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5. Most legislatures have means to eject members.
Fri Apr 7, 2023, 10:43 AM
Apr 2023

Or to refuse to seat a member.

Sometimes the rejection is even merited.

But the same claim can be made in each case.

People want to expel MTG or other Republicans from the US House? Then voters in certain districts would no longer be represented by duly elected reps.

Then again, it's the same if a rep dies or is in the hospital for a few weeks, right?

There are mechanisms for replacing unseated members. It's less clear if the majority would rather have one of their caucus out sick for 2 years.

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