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On the recordNovember 14, 2023
They ousted their own Speaker, paralyzing the House and bringing the legislative process to a standstill for weeks as they fought amongst themselves.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson highlights Republican infighting that has stalled legislative progress.

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