Rep. Chip Roy Challenges the Seating of House Members From 6 Contested States

Rep. Chip Roy Challenges the Seating of House Members From 6 Contested States
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) testifies before a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing in Washington on July 12, 2019. Win McNamee/Getty Images
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Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Jan. 3 challenged the seating of representatives from six states where election results are contested during the opening day of the 117th Congress.

The Republican from the Lone Star State made the objection on the House floor against delegations from Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin before the swearing-in of newly elected and returning members.