Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party representatives were sworn in ahead of the legislative session in a private ceremony, drawing outrage from Republicans.
The unprecedented swearing-in ceremony occurred at the Minnesota History Center and came ahead of their promise to boycott the legislative session until Republicans agree to a power-sharing agreement. Republicans argue that they can rule with a majority of 67-66 seats after successfully challenging the residency of a DFL representative. The DFL argues that Republicans can only govern with a majority of 68 seats and must thus wait until the special election for the vacant seat on Jan. 28.
