Minnesota Supreme Court Rules 68-Member Quorum Required in House Dispute

The court's unanimous decision sides with Democrats, invalidating GOP actions and calling for bipartisan cooperation to resolve the legislative impasse.

• The Minnesota Supreme Court determined that a 68-member quorum is required to conduct business in the state House, rejecting Republicans' claim that 67 members suffice.
• The ruling effectively invalidates all actions taken by the 67-member Republican caucus since the legislative session began on January 14, 2025.
• House Democrats have been boycotting the Capitol to prevent Republicans from leveraging their temporary one-seat majority following a court-voided election in a DFL-leaning district.
• A special election scheduled for March is expected to restore the House to a 67-67 tie, but disputes over seating a Democratic representative remain unresolved.
• Both parties have expressed the need for cooperation, but tensions persist as Democrats demand assurances on fair representation and Republicans call for an end to the boycott.

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