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- Speaker Mike Johnson could block seating of Democratic House winners on January 3, 2027.
- Former Judge Michael Luttig warned House Republicans may claim the midterms were stolen.
- Luttig told Katie Couric on Substack that insiders say members consider refusing to certify Democrats.
- Article I, Section 5, Clause 1 lets each House judge its members’ elections and qualifications.
- The 1969 Powell v. McCormack ruling affirmed that power but ordered seating of qualified members.