If two House Democrats missed the swearing in and voted anyway, the media would be in fucking FLAMES

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Meanwhile, since it's two House Republicans, the story is presented as "Hey...shit happens."

:eyes:

Two House Republicans miss swearing in but still vote
Deirdre Walsh By: CNN Congressional Producer Deirdre Walsh

Washington (CNN) - They voted, and they participated in the Republican-mandated reading of the Constitution on the House floor.

But two Republicans missed their official swearing in on the House floor on Wednesday and weren't officially members of Congress as the chamber began its first full day of official business on Thursday.

Sessions is a top House GOP leader, and, as chairman of the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee during the 2010 midterms, worked to sweep the GOP into the majority. He was elected by his colleagues to retain that role for the 2012 election.

GOP aides said that staffs from the Rules Committee and the speaker's office are talking now about how to correct the official Congressional record.

"Public records and votes will be adjusted accordingly," Sessions spokeswoman Emily Davis said.

Fitzpatrick's spokesman, Darren Smith, said the Pennsylvania Republican signed a written version of the oath of office before the reception. But Smith added, "Today, after speaking with the House Parliamentarian, out of an abundance of caution, Congressman Fitzpatrick was re-administered the oath of office by the speaker. The public record will be adjusted accordingly."

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/06/two-house-republicans-miss-swearing-in-but-still-vote/?hpt=T2

[Graybeard]

1. We don't need no stinkin' rules.

Repukes are there to party hearty and stuff their

pockets with cash at fund-raisers. Period.

[malaise]

2. But but but

They're Leaning Forward with Ted Williams...do not interrupt.

[Cutatious]

3. Do they still swear in on a Bible?

I plead ignorance on this. I know higher up offices do but does the house use a Bible?

[Lance_Boyle]

4. It's up to the person taking the oath.

Bibles are not (and cannot be) a requirement for "swearing in" to a public office in the US.

[Vinca]

5. Agreed. And imagine if Pelosi had blubbered every 10 seconds.