Speaker Johnson Refuses to Seat Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva

wing2000 · Oct 9, 2025

"Adelita Grijalva won a special election on Sept. 23 for the Arizona seat that was long held by her father, former Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.). But despite decisively winning the seat, she has not yet been sworn in.

The move delays a months-long effort to circumvent House leadership on a bill compelling the Department of Justice to release the so-called Epstein files — with Grijalva being the 218th and final signature needed on the procedural gambit called a discharge petition to force action on the measure. "

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5543576-johnson-grijalva-seating-delay/

Why the delay by Speaker Johnson?

In April, Johnson swiftly seated two Florida Republicans after their special election.

BCP1928 · Oct 9, 2025

Ho Hum. Wait until the mid-terms and see how many Democratic representatives Johnson won't seat.

Richard T · Oct 10, 2025

Do unto others as you want done unto you. Why would Johnson deny representation? It is this type of stuff that is disgusting and divisive.

Always in His Presence · Oct 10, 2025

wing2000 said:
"Adelita Grijalva won a special election on Sept. 23 for the Arizona seat that was long held by her father, former Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.). But despite decisively winning the seat, she has not yet been sworn in.

The move delays a months-long effort to circumvent House leadership on a bill compelling the Department of Justice to release the so-called Epstein files — with Grijalva being the 218th and final signature needed on the procedural gambit called a discharge petition to force action on the measure. "

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5543576-johnson-grijalva-seating-delay/

Why the delay by Speaker Johnson?

In April, Johnson swiftly seated two Florida Republicans after their special election.

The Government was OPEN in April

It is not now - thanks to Schumer -

Much ado about nothing - again.,

wing2000 · Oct 10, 2025

Always in His Presence said:
The Government was OPEN in April

It is not now - thanks to Schumer -

Much ado about nothing - again.,

The constituents in her congressional district are without representation. Is that "nothing"?

The Speaker could have seated her the day after the election....as he did in April with newly elected Republican representatives.
Additionally, he can seat her any day....as noted in the linked article:

But even though House members are gone, the chamber has held brief “pro forma” sessions in which the House briefly gavels in and out for Constitutional procedural purposes.

Hans Blaster · Oct 10, 2025

Always in His Presence said:
The Government was OPEN in April

It is not now - thanks to Schumer -

Much ado about nothing - again.,

Irrelevant. She was elected on September 23rd, a full week before appropriations expired. Additionally, two weeks earlier, on September 9th, another *Democrat* won a special election by a smaller margin and was sworn in the next day. The House met after the election in September.

wing2000 · 2025-10-22T07:52:42-0500

...it appears a judge will have to force Johnson to do his job or, as the AZ AG suggest, empower someone else to do it for him.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) filed a lawsuit Tuesday over GOP leaders’ refusal to seat a newly elected Democratic lawmaker.

The suit asks a federal judge in Washington, D.C., to declare Adelita Grijalva a member of the House and allow someone else to administer the oath if Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) won’t do so.

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5566351-arizona-lawsuit-grijalva-seating/

Fantine · 2025-10-22T09:54:21-0500

Last I heard Johnson will seat her and allow the Epstein files to be released.

But don't worry about Trump! He's just figured out a way to get $230 million for all the new legal bills he'll incur. And because he is a very stable genius, you and I will be paying for them!

Say it aint so · 2025-10-22T11:57:24-0500

Hans Blaster said:
Irrelevant. She was elected on September 23rd, a full week before appropriations expired. Additionally, two weeks earlier, on September 9th, another *Democrat* won a special election by a smaller margin and was sworn in the next day. The House met after the election in September.

“In April, Republican Representatives Jimmy Patronis [of Florida] and Randy Fine [of Florida] were sworn in during a pro forma session less than 24 hours after their election."

Arcangl86 · 2025-10-22T13:04:02-0500

Always in His Presence said:
The Government was OPEN in April

It is not now - thanks to Schumer -

Much ado about nothing - again.,

Congress isn't affected by appropriation lapses. The only reason the house isn't in session is because Johnson has declined to call it into session.

Always in His Presence · 2025-10-22T13:50:22-0500

Arcangl86 said:
Congress isn't affected by appropriation lapses. The only reason the house isn't in session is because Johnson has declined to call it into session.

Then Chuck Schumer should re-open it. Problem solved.

durangodawood · 2025-10-22T14:09:19-0500

Always in His Presence said:
Then Chuck Schumer should re-open it. Problem solved.

There is no problem - as you were just told.

The appropriations fight does not restrict congress from operating. If it did, theyd never be able to vote to end this shut down. Think about it.

CRAZY_CAT_WOMAN · 2025-10-22T14:17:30-0500

Johnson need to be fired for not doing his job.

GoldenBoy89 · 2025-10-22T14:26:10-0500

A bit of shortsightedness on the Dems’ part if they didn’t think Johnson would use the shutdown as an excuse and the empty seat as a bargaining chip to open up the government.

durangodawood · 2025-10-22T14:30:25-0500

Most Trump people know this really isnt defensible, so theyve wisely steered clear of this thread.

GoldenBoy89 · 2025-10-22T15:10:07-0500

durangodawood said:
Most Trump people know this really isnt defensible, so theyve wisely steered clear of this thread.

Is it really any worse than everything else they’ve been defending lately?

Always in His Presence · 2025-10-22T15:11:56-0500

durangodawood said:
Most Trump people know this really isnt defensible, so theyve wisely steered clear of this thread.

Heh - - yeah

It is very clear that this is a Schumer shutdown trying to strongarm the government because he can't get what he wants through the proper process.

GoldenBoy89 · 2025-10-22T15:22:44-0500

Always in His Presence said:
Heh - - yeah

It is very clear that this is a Schumer shutdown trying to strongarm the government because he can't get what he wants through the proper process.

Right, so what’s he gotten for his efforts? How much have the republicans given up to open up the government?

They do want this government back open, right?

durangodawood · 2025-10-22T15:42:42-0500

Always in His Presence said:
Heh - - yeah

It is very clear that this is a Schumer shutdown trying to strongarm the government because he can't get what he wants through the proper process.

Have you checked what thread youre posting in?

Desk trauma · 2025-10-22T15:54:28-0500

durangodawood said:
Have you checked what thread youre posting in?

Like it matters.

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