Until a speaker is elected, members of the 118th Congress can't be sworn in.
Why it matters:can't be sworn in, the House can't set rules to govern itself and it can't consider legislation or create committee assignments.
House Republicans have pledged to unleash a slew of investigations, including some targeting President Biden — all of which would be on pause until a speaker is elected.
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