The debate over whether Minnesota House Republicans acted lawfully when they elected a speaker is headed to the state Supreme Court. Democratic-Farmer-Labor Secretary of State Steve Simon and the House DFL have filed lawsuits to stop Republicans from taking control of the House for the next two years,

The unprecedented start of the legislative session went on with the usual pomp and formality of years prior. As if the Democratic half of the chamber weren’t empty, and the rules on how to proceed not the source of vehement dispute.

Steve Simon and House Democrats are asking for the Minnesota Supreme Court to rule on the issues surrounding Tuesday's actions on the House floor.

Simon’s opinion comes while Democrats are threatening a no-show if Republicans do not agree to a power-sharing agreement.

Minnesota Sec. of State Steve Simon is addressing leaders of the Minnesota House of Representatives ahead of what could be a sour start to the session, saying Republicans, with 67 seats, don’t have the necessary number needed in state constitution.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, presiding over a remarkable opening day of session in the Minnesota House, adjourned the chamber amid House Democrats' boycott Tuesday, only for Republicans to elect a Speaker in what the DFL has denounced as a "sham" hearing.

After Secretary of State Steve Simon sent the House into recess after saying there wasn't a quorum presence, the 67 Republicans present moved to remove Simon and instate Paul Anderson to take the roster.