US EditionRepublicans refuse to swear in newly elected Democrat, delaying success of Epstein petition
Democrats say Speaker Johnson is delaying Adelita Grijalva’s swearing-in to block a discharge petition that needs her signature to force release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
- House Democrats accuse House Speaker Mike Johnson of delaying the chamber's return until Oct. 7 to stall a vote tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigatory files, postponing Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in.
- Republican leaders have used recess and scheduling moves, with House Speaker Mike Johnson canceling Monday and Tuesday votes to pressure Senate Democrats and starting the August recess early to limit floor time.
- With 217 backers, including four Republicans, proponents need Grijalva's signature to reach the 218th-signature threshold and force a Justice Department release vote.
- House Minority Whip Katherine Clark urged immediate swearing-in, saying Democrats claim the delay deprives Adelita Grijalva's constituents of representation; once sworn, she would narrow the House to Republicans 219, Democrats 214.
- With the chamber out of session, Adelita Grijalva, Rep.-elect, has said she will sign a discharge petition soon and supporters say Donald Trump's Justice Department is withholding files.
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Democrats: Johnson Blocking Swearing-In Over Epstein Files Petition
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A week after her decisive win in an Arizona special election for the U.S. House, Democrat Adelita Grijalva has yet to take office.
Stalling Adelita Grijalva’s swearing-in also delays vote on release of Epstein files
Democrats say House Republicans are delaying the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva – elected by landslide last week to replace her late father in Congress – to stall release of the Epstein files. The Tucson Democrat will provide the final signature needed on a petition that would force a House vote on releasing those files.
New lawmaker not seated during recess; Epstein files effort stuck at 217 signatures
House Republicans declined to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., during Tuesday's brief pro-forma session, saying she’ll be seated when the House returns. The delay prevents Grijalva from providing the required 218th signature on a petition to force a vote on releasing documents concerning sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. .@HouseDemocrats attempt to be recognized during U.S. House: Pro Forma Session. pic.twitter.com/lumAOWv8dC — CSPAN …
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