On a pro forma House session (a brief procedural meeting held when Congress is not in full session), Republicans adjourned almost immediately—within minutes—before much business could be conducted.  • The abrupt adjournment prevented the House from recognizing Democrats’ attempts to force a vote and from swearing in a newly elected Democratic representative, Adelita Grijalva.  • Democrats had arrived en masse to use the opportunity to push forward a funding bill, expand health-care access, and