As the stalemate in the Minnesota House approaches its fourth week, both sides seem to agree on one thing. Let’s never, ever do this again. Bipartisan interest is forming on the idea of changing state law to create a mechanism to break any future ties in the state House of Representatives.

Republicans, who have been unable to conduct House business during a holdout by Democrats, say their actions are being squelched by quick adjournments and no ability to force the other party back.