Politics● Low1h ago · Nov 5, 2026, 2:30 PM
Could a rogue clerk bollix House control on Jan. 3? It’s not quite that simple.
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America
Former House Rules Committee chief of staff Don Wolfensberger analyzed a historical precedent where a House clerk could potentially obstruct the seating of members-elect to manipulate congressional control.
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