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Julia Letlow

American politician and academic administrator (born 1981)

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Oct 27, 2025
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Have there been instances where a Speaker of the House refused to swear in a member of Congress?

There is a current, well-documented dispute in 2025 over whether a House Speaker can refuse or delay swearing in a duly elected member: Arizona and Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva sued Speaker Mike Johnso...

Nov 8, 2025

Were any Representatives sworn in outside the Capitol (e.g., hospital, battlefield) and who administered their oaths?

The sources provided show one clear, documented instance in which a U.S. Representative was sworn in outside the Capitol: Rep. Alan Nunnelee took the oath while hospitalized, administered by U.S. Dist...

Oct 29, 2025

Are there any historical instances of someone other than the Speaker swearing in a House Representative?

There are documented historical instances and legal interpretations showing that someone other than the sitting Speaker has administered the oath to a Representative-elect, but the House retains exclu...