You don't need the whole Congress to wield power. You just need a couple people to derail any bill. Let's take a look at the stimulus bill: the Dems hold a small majority, and the "squad" (about 6 lawmakers) wanted their far left proposals in the bill or threatened not to vote for it.
Piglosi complied since 6 votes would derail the bill in the House. She herself didn't want those things included in the bill, but put them in to ensure passage.
Similar concept with MAGA lawmakers: get enough, and the MAGA agenda is catered to. You don't need a lot, or even a large majority. You just need a vocal and margin-altering number.
You don't need the whole Congress to wield power. You just need a couple people to derail any bill. Let's take a look at the stimulus bill: the Dems hold a small majority, and the "squad" (about 6 lawmakers) wanted their far left proposals in the bill or threatened not to vote for it.
Piglosi complied since 6 votes would derail the bill in the House. She herself didn't want those things included in the bill, but put them in to ensure passage.
Similar concept with MAGA lawmakers: get enough, and the MAGA agenda is catered to. You don't need a lot, or even a large majority. You just need a vocal and margin-altering number.