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Maine House lacks support for special session on LePage

Sep 6, 2016 | 4:15 PM

AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage has avoided immediate legislative punishment for an obscenity-laden voicemail and threats he directed toward a Democratic lawmaker.

Democratic House Speaker Mark Eves said Tuesday he’s disappointed with the lack of support for a special session addressing LePage’s conduct.

Democrats said 84 representatives voted “yes” while 67 didn’t respond or voted no. Two Republicans responded “yes” and two said “no.” A special session requires majority approval from both parties.

The Senate GOP leader says he won’t poll senators, saying he’d support reconvening if impeachment was ruled out.