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Members of the U.S. House of Representatives can be sworn into office while the House is in recess.
October 07, 2025 high procedural
Swearing-in of newly elected or appointed representatives can occur even when the chamber is not holding legislative sessions.
When the U.S. House of Representatives designates a 'district work period', members generally remain in their congressional districts and the House schedules no floor votes or committee hearings during that time.
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Routine House scheduling practice that allocates time for constituent outreach and district activities.