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Luttig Warns Republicans Could Block Democratic Seating in 2027

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 12:27 AM UTC · How we work

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Retired judge J. Michael Luttig warns Republicans may block seating Democratic members after the 2026 midterms.
He says President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson could refuse the Jan. 3, 2027 power transfer.
Luttig predicts Republicans might replace Clerk Kevin McCumber with a loyalist before the 120th Congress convenes.
He warns a court fight over seating could reach the Supreme Court and last months.

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Retired judge J. Michael Luttig warns Republicans may block seating Democratic members after the 2026 midterms.
He says President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson could refuse the Jan. 3, 2027 power transfer.
Luttig predicts Republicans might replace Clerk Kevin McCumber with a loyalist before the 120th Congress convenes.
He warns a court fight over seating could reach the Supreme Court and last months.