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The Democratic-led House's lame duck implosion wrapped up Thursday when House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) and Rep. Karen Whitsett (D-Detroit) failed to come to an understanding as to what should and would be taken up on the floor.

The House adjourned for the second day in a row having voted on no bills after a call of the House was in place for about an hour and sergeants were unable to compel a single additional member to appear in the chamber despite several of them being in the building.

At 12:36 p.m. Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released a 30-second video clip on social media in which she said her administration will stay focused in 2025 on “kitchen table issues” and fighting for working families.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told legislative leaders Tuesday that they “should not expect to see signatures on any more bills" until they have fulfilled their promises to pass certain pieces of legislation, a source told MIRS.

The House Democratic caucus's ability to stay unified was tested Friday evening as the 56 members faced an agenda of 120 bills after their Republican colleagues walked out in protest.