How the 'discharge petition' is frustrating House leadership
Discharge petitions, once a rare tool to seize control of the House floor, are increasingly plaguing Republican leaders and giving Democrats outsize sway despite being the minority.
TL;DR
- Discharge petitions are becoming a frequent problem for Republican leaders.
- This tool gives Democrats, even in the minority, considerable influence.
- Discharge petitions allow for seizing control of the House floor.