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3. We should just repeal the permanent apportionment act of 1929. Smallest state (Wyoming) gets 1 rep

Fri Apr 24, 2026, 08:46 PM

Apr 24

Everyone else gets the number of reps by dividing their state's population by smallest state's population rounded down.

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Pennsylvania senator (R) proposes 'draft' to draw congressional districts [View all] RandySF Apr 24 OP

Jeezus ... displacedvermoter Apr 24 #1

I have a better idea. Morbius Apr 24 #2

Would that increase the size of the House of Representatives? Morbius Apr 24 #4