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Allison Walker

Florida Republicans Break with DeSantis on Immigration in Shocking Move, Refuse His Request for Special Session

Florida GOP delivered a rare rebuke to Gov. Ron DeSantis by rejecting his call for a special session, introducing their own immigration bill, and overriding one of his budget vetoes. (Credit: Emily Elconin/Getty Images)

In an unprecedented clap-back, Florida Republicans rejected Governor Ron DeSantis' request for a special session to address immigration and other issues, instead introducing their own immigration bill and overriding one of his budget vetoes, in the first such override of a Florida governor since 2010.

The drama unfolded Monday and marks a big setback for Gov. DeSantis, who has historically wielded extraordinary influence over the GOP-controlled Legislature.

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