Democrats Urge Swearing-In of Rep.-elect Grijalva | JQJO

Democrats are pressuring House Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election last month to succeed her late father. The delay, blamed on the government shutdown, has attracted attention and criticism. Grijalva, active in local politics and set to represent a mostly Hispanic district, expressed concern over the precedent being set by her delayed swearing-in. Democrats have little leverage to force Johnson to seat Grijalva during the House recess, but continue to apply pressure. Grijalva's swearing-in could also impact a vote on legislation to release federal files on Jeffrey Epstein.