, resigned this week ahead of being sworn in next month as lieutenant governor and to Congress.
Cutler’s lawsuit argues that DeLuca’s death before the new session began Dec. 1 means Democrats “cannot claim to have ever had a majority of 102 living members or more members than the Republican Caucus.” Cutler’s lawsuit challenges McClinton’s authority under the state’s laws and constitution to issue the three “writs of election.”The Democrats have 99 members and the Republicans 101 who are expected to participate in swearing-in day on Jan. 3, with practical control of the chamber up in the air.
Normally, elections are scheduled by the House speaker, and on Nov. 30, the last day of the 2021-22 term, Cutler scheduled the DeLuca special election for Feb. 7. This week, Chapman — appointed by Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf — rejected Cutler’s election-scheduling paperwork and accepted McClinton’s. The chamber will not have a speaker until Jan. 3. Chief Clerk Brooke Wheeler will preside over the House that day until representatives choose a speaker to run their chamber during the 2023-24 session.If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
So, this it all about keeping majority? If those 3 areas don't have a representative, guess that means they don't have to pay taxes, right?