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GOP congressman Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly - majority down to 218-213
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:07 am
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:07 am
Fox News
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"Jacquie and I are devastated about the sudden loss of our friend, Congressman Doug LaMalfa. Doug was a loving father and husband, and staunch advocate for his constituents and rural America. Our prayers are with Doug’s wife, Jill, and their children," Emmer said.
LaMalfa was known as a champion of conservative causes as well as a kind man to both reporters and his fellow House lawmakers.
With his death and the recent resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., House Republicans currently can lose only two votes to still pass anything along party lines.
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It's a perilously slim majority as Republicans kick off the second half of the 119th Congress with hopes of passing a second "big, beautiful bill."
LaMalfa's death appears to have caught a majority of his colleagues by surprise, with tributes pouring out for the late congressman on Tuesday morning.
"Doug was a principled conservative and a tireless advocate for the people of Northern California. He was never afraid to fight for rural communities, farmers, and working families. Doug brought grit, authenticity, and conviction to everything he did in public service," said National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chairman Richard Hudson, R-N.C.
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Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:09 am to TDsngumbo
RIP
Sucks for the Republic
Sucks for the Republic
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:09 am to TDsngumbo
Now, Gov will pick a Democrat take over until special elections are held.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:17 am to Load Toad
Don’t believe Reps can be picked by Gov but rather senators. Elections can be stalled though
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:29 am to Nosevens
It will be the first test of the recently redrawn Congressional map in Cali.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:34 am to TDsngumbo
Prayers for his family and friends to find peace and comfort in their time of grief.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:41 am to Nosevens
Usually the seat goes unfilled until an election, special or otherwise because it’s only a 2 year term.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:46 am to TDsngumbo
How did he die? It's kind of strange they didn't say
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:49 am to AlterEd
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How did he die?
Also curious
Posted on 1/6/26 at 11:02 am to Load Toad
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Now, Gov will pick a Democrat take over until special elections are held.
That's not how it works.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 11:06 am to AlterEd
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How did he die? It's kind of strange they didn't say
I found something that said he suffered a medical emergency at home, was taken to the hospital for surgery, died during the procedure.
There will be an autopsy.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 12:04 pm to AlterEd
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How did he die? It's kind of strange they didn't say
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LaMalfa died on January 5, 2026, as a result of a heart attack that occurred during surgery to treat an aneurysm at a hospital in Chico, California
Posted on 1/6/26 at 12:06 pm to TDsngumbo
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a second "big, beautiful bill.
Whats this all about?
Posted on 1/6/26 at 12:09 pm to TDsngumbo
I thought the spouse could take over until said election? Of course, not assuming she would vote the same way.
This post was edited on 1/6/26 at 12:10 pm
Posted on 1/6/26 at 12:11 pm to RobbBobb
This would be a big deal if the republican controlled congress was in any danger of passing any meaningful legislation. but it doesn't seem to be.
At this point we're just governed by executive order and all Congress can do is pass compromise bills, or remove the president, if you get 2/3 of the senate on board, which is about impossible.
At this point we're just governed by executive order and all Congress can do is pass compromise bills, or remove the president, if you get 2/3 of the senate on board, which is about impossible.
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