How to force the House to do what you want
Representative Thomas Massie praised discharge petitions as a way for members to take control of House priorities.
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Representative Thomas Massie praised discharge petitions as a way for members to take control of House priorities.
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31 stories · 94–95 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Representative Ayanna Pressley is using a discharge petition to force a House vote on Haitian immigrant protections, highlighting Speaker Mike Johnson's weakening control over a divided Republican majority as rank-and-file members increasingly bypass leadership.
Lead on discharge petition for Haitian immigrants
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Representative commenting on House procedure
Republican supporter of Haitian immigrant protections
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Moderate Republican signing petitions
President mentioned in context of immigration policy
Subject of misconduct allegation
Moderate Republican signing petitions
Former Speaker mentioned for historical comparison
Republican representative in a vulnerable seat
Republican representative in a vulnerable seat
Partner on Epstein record petition
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Subject of misconduct allegation
Moderate Republican signing petitions
Former Speaker mentioned for historical comparison
Republican representative in a vulnerable seat
Republican representative in a vulnerable seat
Partner on Epstein record petition
