Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., secured the necessary 218 signatures to compel a House vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Grijalva was officially sworn into Congress on Wednesday, more than seven weeks after winning a special election in Arizona. Her addition brings the Republican majority to a slim margin of 220-214. Grijalva’s swearing-in was conducted by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., before the House reconvened to vote on government funding.
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The House of Representatives is set to swear in Democrat Adelita Grijalva, the newest member, marking the end of a weeks-long delay following her special election victory in Arizona. Her swearing-in is expected to be among the first actions of the House Speaker. Grijalva’s delayed swearing-in was believed by some to be tied to her potential signature on a petition that would trigger a vote to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Upon taking office, she will vote on a Senate-passed bill to reopen the government and can sign the Epstein file discharge petition.
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The House of Representatives is poised to vote on the release of previously unreleased Department of Justice files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat, is expected to sign the petition, bringing the total number of signatures to the required 218 to force a floor vote. While Speaker Mike Johnson denies any intentional delay, some speculate that Grijalva’s delayed swearing-in was strategic to prevent the vote. If the petition passes the House, it would then require Senate approval to be enacted.
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The swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva will trigger efforts to force a House vote on a bill demanding the release of Jeffrey Epstein case files. Grijalva’s signature will bring the discharge petition to the required 218 signatures, initiating a process that could see a House vote in early December. However, House Speaker Mike Johnson could attempt to delay the vote despite his prior commitment, and even if the House passes the bill, it faces significant obstacles in the Republican-controlled Senate, where a vote is uncertain. The bill’s ultimate passage into law is highly unlikely.
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U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva is anticipated to be sworn in this week. Her swearing-in was delayed by House Speaker Mike Johnson despite Grijalva winning a special election in September. Grijalva and the Arizona attorney general filed a lawsuit against the U.S. House of Representatives. Johnson claimed the delay was due to the House not being in full session, but Grijalva and her supporters suggested it was related to her pledge to sign a discharge petition on the Epstein files.
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Speaker Mike Johnson intends to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva before a vote to reopen the government, breaking a long delay. Democrats have pushed for her swearing-in since her August election, even filing a lawsuit. As the Senate prepares to pass an amended continuing resolution, Johnson is calling House members back to Washington. The Senate’s version extends the resolution to January 31, 2026, and includes a minibus of appropriations, excluding extensions of Obamacare subsidies.
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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly urged Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. Greene criticized Johnson’s decision to keep the House out of session, preventing her from representing her district. Johnson has stated that he cannot swear Grijalva in while the House is out of session, despite Grijalva’s desire to participate in a petition. Grijalva has also expressed concern over the delayed swearing-in, describing it as “undemocratic” and detrimental to her constituents.
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Johnson sets record refusing to swear in Adelita Grijalva for 36 days after she won election, and this situation, as it unfolds, really does make you stop and think, doesn’t it? It’s a striking example of a core democratic principle being, shall we say, significantly challenged. We’re talking about a situation where a duly elected official, chosen by the people of her district, is being prevented from taking her seat and representing those same people. This isn’t just a minor procedural hiccup; it’s a direct assault on the very idea of representative government.
The delay, stretching on for 36 days, feels less like a simple administrative pause and more like a deliberate act.… Continue reading
Representative Johnson has admitted to being fatigued due to working overtime, even though the House has been out of session since September 19th. Despite the government shutdown and the House not being in session, House committees are reportedly still working on legislation. Johnson has also delayed swearing in Democratic Representative Adelita Grijalva, potentially due to Grijalva’s ability to be a deciding vote on the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Following the death of Representative Raúl Grijalva, his daughter Adelita Grijalva won a special election in September to take his seat, but she has yet to be sworn in. House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to swear her in until the government reopens, leaving Arizona’s 7th Congressional District without representation. This delay has resulted in a closed local congressional office and unanswered phone calls, hindering constituents from accessing crucial services. This situation has prompted a lawsuit and growing frustration among residents who are now without a voice in the halls of power, especially amidst key immigration issues.
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