House Speaker Blocks Swearing-In of Arizona Rep.-Elect Over Shutdown Dispute
House Speaker Blocks Swearing-In of Arizona Rep.-Elect Over Shutdown Dispute

House Speaker Blocks Swearing-In of Arizona Rep.-Elect Over Shutdown Dispute

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Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election to replace her late father in Arizona's 7th Congressional District, remains unable to take her oath of office nearly a month after her victory due to House Speaker Mike Johnson's refusal to swear her in. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, insists he will only administer the oath when the House returns to session, which he is delaying until Senate Democrats agree to a GOP spending plan to end the ongoing government shutdown. Although there is no legal barrier to swearing in Grijalva during the shutdown or pro forma sessions, Johnson cites precedent and accuses Grijalva of making political videos instead of focusing on constituent service, despite the fact that she cannot perform many duties without being sworn in. Democrats and Arizona's Attorney General Kris Mayes have criticized Johnson's actions, with Mayes preparing a lawsuit to compel the swearing-in, alleging constitutional violations. Grijalva's delay prevents her from representing her constituents effectively, including opening offices and hiring staff, while the House continues brief non-legislative sessions. The situation highlights ongoing partisan tensions tied to the government shutdown and the strategic implications of Grijalva's potential vote in the House.

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