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Claim Text: Republican leaders will have time to weigh whether to try to quash the petition, including by sidelining it by turning to the influential Rules Committee.
Simplified Text: Republican leaders may try to quash the petition.
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:03 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:03 AM (8 months ago)

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