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To: MeeknMing
Wait! Newsweek just raised the quorum rule to 3/4ths.
Because the state constitution requires three fourths of members to be present in the House or Senate for the chamber to do business, a handful of lawmakers can shut down the legislative process by simply refusing to show up.

56 posted on 08/21/2003 4:26:06 PM PDT by Dog Gone
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To: Dog Gone
ROFL !! Great reporting, Newsweek !

60 posted on 08/21/2003 5:22:11 PM PDT by MeekOneGOP (Check out the Texas Chicken D 'RATS!: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/keyword/Redistricting)
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