"Grijalva was elected on Sept. 23, and her landslide victory was certified on Oct. 14, but Johnson has said she will only be sworn in when the government reopens and the House returns to a formal session. Democrats have countered that lawmakers have been sworn in during pro forma sessions - which the House continues to hold during the shutdown - accusing him of delaying for political reasons."
"Since her election-28 days ago-the people of Arizona's 7th District, approximately 813,000 constituents, have been left without representation in this body, "At a time when the federal government is entering day 21 of a shutdown, it is especially critical that every congressional district have full representation as the House conducts its business." The letter is being circulated among House Democratic freshmen and is set to go out formally on Wednesday."
Rep. Grijalva was elected on Sept. 23 and her landslide victory was certified on Oct. 14. Johnson has said she will only be sworn in when the government reopens and the House returns to a formal session. Democrats counter that lawmakers have been sworn in during pro forma sessions that continue during the shutdown and accuse Johnson of delaying for political reasons. Democrats note that Grijalva would provide the final signature needed to force a vote on releasing Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, which Johnson opposes. Rep. Yassamin Ansari circulated a demand for Johnson to provide clear guidance on when Grijalva will be sworn in. Grijalva and Rep. Jamie Raskin sought recognition during a pro forma session but were not recognized by the presiding member.
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