Could Republicans Block Democrats From Taking Seats if They Win Congress?

A January congressional transition could create an opening for interference, but most legal scholars doubt Republicans would block Democrats from taking seats.

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Could Republicans Block Democrats From Taking Seats if They Win Congress?

If Democrats win control of Congress, the January transition could present an opportunity for Republicans to interfere with seating them, according to The New York Times.

The prospect remains hypothetical. Most legal scholars doubt that such an effort would occur, even though the handover could leave room for interference.

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