The word is that Speaker Johnson wants to eliminate the Discharge Petition

[Natural Citizen]

Well. That's the word within the halls of Congress anyway. I imagine the cable news entertainment platforms will catch up to these goings-on eventually.

 

[sparky]

Natty, can you dumb it down to 'pig farmer' level plz? ~S~

 

[Natural Citizen]

Natty, can you dumb it down to 'pig farmer' level plz? ~S~

Johnson and the like are pissed off because Massie was able to get around their stonewalling by using the Discharge Petition with the Epstein thing.

So Johnson supposedly wants to change the rules so that it doesn't happen again.

Similar to the way they changed the rules after Massie called for a recorded vote and a quorum back when they passed what was at the time the largest spending bill in the history of government when they passed out all of those covid checks during that covid stimulus bill vote.

Of course, the cable news entertainment platforms never reported on that rule change, predictably. We don't want the so-called ''Minority'' thinkng they have any say so or representation in government, I suppose.

As it is, Massie was right then, too, while Trump, in synergy with Pelosi, said that he wanted him kicked out of the Republican party and Pelosi called him a ''dangerous nuisance.''

 

[1srelluc]

Lies...E-lies.

Mike Johnson denies he’s considering changing threshold for discharge petitions​

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is pushing back against reports that he is considering changing the House rules to alter the threshold required for discharge petitions.

Johnson told Fox News Digital that he will not seek to change the rules around discharge petitions, a method rank-and-file lawmakers can use to circumvent House leadership that Republicans have called a “tool of the minority.” But he told the outlet it is not something he is focusing on.

MSN

 

[Natural Citizen]

Johnson told Fox News Digital that he will not seek to change the rules around discharge petitions,

We shall see...

a method rank-and-file lawmakers can use to circumvent House leadership that Republicans have called a “tool of the minority.”

Yes, the establisment is not a fan of brush fires.

Recent events are clearly an indicator as to why.

But he told the outlet it is not something he is focusing on.

Not focusing on something does not mean not considering it.

Reading through that piece that you posted, he speaks on the matter like a double-talking jive turkey throughout, which has been rather routine with him since acquiring his position, observably.

But again. We shall see...

 

[rightwinger]

The Speaker has too much power to block legislation that has bipartisan support.

A Speaker who holds his position by only a few votes should not have such power

 

[sparky]

Thx Natty

i suppose i should brush up on Roberts Rules , at least i'm thinking i should.... ~S~

 

[1srelluc]

We shall see...

So why are you spreading lies?

That's why nobody will remember your name.

 

[Natural Citizen]

So why are you spreading lies?

That's why nobody will remember your name.

No lie is being spread. I posted a thread on what the word is in the halls of Congress. The claim in the op is directly sourced by a member of Congress. The most fiscally conservative, most constitution aware member of congress, in my view, I'd add.

Whining won't help you here, winger. They may be placating the fears and feelings of some of you whiny litlte pussies by shutting down threads you people don't like when you openly complain in synergy like little bitches, but they can't shut down relevant conversation completely, try as you might. Not when judged morally anyway...

 

[1srelluc]

No lie is being spread. The claim in the op is directly sourced.

Whining won't help you here, winger...

Meh.

 

[Blaster]

Massie is an asshole.

 

[Crepitus]

Well. That's the word within the halls of Congress anyway. I imagine the cable news entertainment platforms will catch up to these goings-on eventually.

Same reason they don't wanna get rid of the filibuster. The filibuster allows them to stop anything they want, and eliminating the discharge petition would enable that in the house as well.

Republicans know they are the party of "no" before almost everything else.

 

[Natural Citizen]

Relevant reading...

Only seven discharge petitions have been successfully signed into law since 1935...

...Johnson told Axios on Wednesday night that discharge petitions have become "too common" and said he would consider changing House rules to make them harder to obtain.

Massie told Axios he's worried the tool may not survive its newfound popularity. He called it a "last vestige of democracy."

"The Speaker, because he's not giving an outlet for legislative pursuits, the things we got elected to do, he's probably going to see more of these discharge petitions," Massie told Axios...

Luna echoed Massie's warning, telling Axios, "I'm sure [leadership will] try to prevent members from doing it, because it takes power away from them."

https://www.axios.com/2025/11/21/mike-johnson-house-discharge-petitions-epstein

 

[Natural Citizen]

Massie is an asshole.

Yeah, somebody's gotta be.

Stings, don't it?




Ah well. I'm sure the pedos, traffickers and their protectors appreciate and share your sentiment regarding the statesman.

As do those who seek to rule by unchallenged omnipotence.

Enjoy the rest of your evening, winger...

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

‘Speaker Mike Johnson is reportedly plotting a change in the rules for the House of Representatives after Democrats — joined by just a few rogue Republicans — forced his hand on a vote to release the government’s files on pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, a new report reveals.

The move, reported Friday by Axios, comes after the House passed a discharge petition filed by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) to declassify files related to the late convicted sex offender. Johnson had opposed the legislation until Trump gave his blessing.

An individual member can file a discharge petition to force a vote on the floor if a majority of members sign it. Still, only seven discharge petitions — including Epstein — have become law since 1935. But Johnson told Axios that discharge petitions have become “too common” and that he wanted to make them harder to obtain.

“I'd like to see a higher threshold for a lot of these motions. You know, privileged motions, discharge petitions,” added House Majority Leader Steve Scalise to the outlet. This also comes as Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) received enough signatures for his discharge petition to restore union rights for federal workers.’

Mike Johnson plots revenge for Epstein files humiliation: report

Still licking his wounds after a handful of rogue Republicans forced his and Donald Trump’s hands on Epstein files vote, the House speaker has a plan for handling future petitions

www.the-independent.com

When you can’t win or govern, you change the rules.

Johnson is a coward and incompetent, representing Republicans well.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Can't take the risk of embarrassing Trump again.

 

[MarcATL]

‘Speaker Mike Johnson is reportedly plotting a change in the rules for the House of Representatives after Democrats — joined by just a few rogue Republicans — forced his hand on a vote to release the government’s files on pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, a new report reveals.

The move, reported Friday by Axios, comes after the House passed a discharge petition filed by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) to declassify files related to the late convicted sex offender. Johnson had opposed the legislation until Trump gave his blessing.

An individual member can file a discharge petition to force a vote on the floor if a majority of members sign it. Still, only seven discharge petitions — including Epstein — have become law since 1935. But Johnson told Axios that discharge petitions have become “too common” and that he wanted to make them harder to obtain.

“I'd like to see a higher threshold for a lot of these motions. You know, privileged motions, discharge petitions,” added House Majority Leader Steve Scalise to the outlet. This also comes as Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) received enough signatures for his discharge petition to restore union rights for federal workers.’

Mike Johnson plots revenge for Epstein files humiliation: report

Still licking his wounds after a handful of rogue Republicans forced his and Donald Trump’s hands on Epstein files vote, the House speaker has a plan for handling future petitions

www.the-independent.com

When you can’t win or govern, you change the rules.

Johnson is a coward and incompetent, representing Republicans well.

That's the Republican mantra, they have to cheat to win because their policies are dog shit.

Everyone knows this.

 

[Independent thinker]

‘Speaker Mike Johnson is reportedly plotting a change in the rules for the House of Representatives after Democrats — joined by just a few rogue Republicans — forced his hand on a vote to release the government’s files on pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, a new report reveals.

The move, reported Friday by Axios, comes after the House passed a discharge petition filed by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) to declassify files related to the late convicted sex offender. Johnson had opposed the legislation until Trump gave his blessing.

An individual member can file a discharge petition to force a vote on the floor if a majority of members sign it. Still, only seven discharge petitions — including Epstein — have become law since 1935. But Johnson told Axios that discharge petitions have become “too common” and that he wanted to make them harder to obtain.

“I'd like to see a higher threshold for a lot of these motions. You know, privileged motions, discharge petitions,” added House Majority Leader Steve Scalise to the outlet. This also comes as Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) received enough signatures for his discharge petition to restore union rights for federal workers.’

Mike Johnson plots revenge for Epstein files humiliation: report

Still licking his wounds after a handful of rogue Republicans forced his and Donald Trump’s hands on Epstein files vote, the House speaker has a plan for handling future petitions

www.the-independent.com

When you can’t win or govern, you change the rules.

Johnson is a coward and incompetent, representing Republicans well.

LOL. Says the party who started the whole nuclear option thing and wanted to eliminate the Senate filibuster.

 

[1srelluc]

Dupe and already disproven.

Post in thread 'The word is that Speaker Johnson wants to eliminate the Discharge Petition'

Nov 21, 2025

Lies...E-lies.

Mike Johnson denies he’s considering changing threshold for discharge petitions​

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is pushing back against reports that he is considering changing the House rules to alter the threshold required for discharge petitions.

Johnson told Fox News Digital that he will not seek to change the rules around discharge petitions, a method...

• 1srelluc

 

[Seymour Flops]

This reminds me of the idea of ending the filibuster, because democrats used it to slow down the budget process.

It is a permanent solution to a one off problem. Next time, it may be the democrat leadership refusing to let a bill out of committee, even though many democrats would like to vote for it.

Senior lawmakers have too much power as it is, and junior lawmakers, not enough, which is unfair to their districts.