A fascinating cast of characters is joining forces to use the same procedural tactics deployed to force a vote on releasing the Epstein Files, only this time to force a vote on a measure to ban members of Congress from trading stocks. Florida GOP Rep Anna Paulina Luna has gone around House Speaker Mike. Johnson, in a bid to force a vote..
The bill has been supported by members ranging from progressives like New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to Tennessee Republican Rep. Burchett.
Via The Independent :
“Hell’s frozen over,” Burchett told The Independent about the oddball coalition.
Under the rules of the House of Representatives, a member can file a discharge petition on legislation to force a vote on their legislation as a way to get around Speaker of the House Mike Jo

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