Minnesota lawmakers have reached a bipartisan power-sharing agreement in the state House after a weeks-long political stalemate. Republicans will control the speakership in the House, but Democrats secured assurances that they would not be blocked from being seated and would share power if the chamber returns to a tie after a special election next month. The House was unable to conduct business for three weeks due to a one-seat advantage held by Republicans and a residency challenge that knocked a Democrat out of office. Under the agreement, if Democrats win the special election, the parties will co-chair committees and legislation will require bipartisan votes to advance. The agreement also includes limitations on the speaker’s powers in a tied chamber. Democrats celebrated the agreement as a victory for protecting the will of voters, while Republicans expressed confidence in pushing for their legislative priorities, including fiscal responsibility, public safety, and government accountability. The state Senate in Minnesota is narrowly controlled by Democrats, with the governorship also held by the party.
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