And that makes perfect sense until we look back and see that there have been Republicans sworn in pro forma sessions. So why should it be different for a Democrat? Great question. There was a unique exception made when the two Florida representatives were sworn in earlier this year after winning a special election. And the only reason we did that is because it was previously noticed for that date and they flew all their families and friends in for the ceremony. (07:59–08:06)
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Asserts that an exception was made for swearing in two Florida representatives after a special election.
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