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By Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican |
January 26, 2021
The New Mexico State Capitol, or Roundhouse Wikicommons.
Republicans on Monday tried to battle against changes to to the way this year’s legislative session will run in the House of Representatives, but were stymied by a Democratic majority.
Democrats hold a 45-25 advantage in the 70-member House of Representatives and voted to table or defeat several amendments proposed by Republicans during a three-hour-plus debate on the issue.
Democrats also led the charge Monday in a 48-22 vote to approve House Rules 1, legislation ensuring a mostly virtual session in the House against the backdrop of COVID-19 concerns.
Lawmakers Approve New Rules For Mostly Virtual Session
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Republicans on Monday tried to battle against changes to the way this year’s legislative session will run in the House of Representatives but were stymied by a Democratic majority.
Democrats hold a 45-25 advantage in the 70-member House of Representatives and voted to table or defeat several amendments proposed by Republicans during a three-hour-plus debate on the issue.
Democrats also led the charge Monday in a 48-22 vote to approve House Rules 1, legislation ensuring a mostly virtual session in the House against the backdrop of COVID-19 concerns.
Monday’s discussion, in a rare floor session, once again outlined the differences between the two parties on conducting the 60-day session, which began a week ago with a state Capitol building closed to the public, lobbyists and many others.