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Swearing In The Phoenix: Toward A More Sensible System For Seating Members Of The House Of Representatives At Organization, Brian C. Kalt
Swearing In The Phoenix: Toward A More Sensible System For Seating Members Of The House Of Representatives At Organization, Brian C. Kalt
Marquette Law Review
Under U.S. House precedent, any member-elect can challenge the right of
any other member-elect to take the oath of office at the beginning of a new term.
The uncontested members-elect then swear in and decide the fate of those who
were forced to stand aside. If the House is closely divided and there are
disputed elections at the margins, a minority party could exploit this procedure
to try to seize control of the House.