He has sworn in Republicans who were elected in special elections while the House was not voting. Two Republicans have been sworn in within days of their special election. So He can swear her in even if we're not in. But he's using it as an excuse. The House warrants introduced a bill also to pay our military members. Couldn't do that because Johnson trying to protect pedophiles has kept Congress out of session. (07:46–07:49)
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Asserts that the Speaker has the authority to swear in a member even if the House is not in session.
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