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If Democrats Win Congress, Could the G.O.P. Refuse to Seat Them?

A changing of the congressional guard in January could leave room for meddling, though most legal scholars doubt it would happen.

Sources (2)· Oct 20, 9:32 PM to Oct 21, 11:01 AM

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The New York Times· Oct 20, 9:32 PMIf Democrats Win Congress, Could the G.O.P. Refuse to Seat Them?
The Philadelphia Inquirer· Oct 21, 11:01 AMIf Democrats win Congress, could the GOP refuse to seat them?

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