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HRET is the sole judge of all contests relating to the election, returns, and qualifications of the members of the House of Representatives.

Despite recourse to this Court, however, we cannot rule on the issue of citizenship of Gonzalez.  Subsequent events showed that Gonzalez had not only been duly proclaimed, he had also taken his oath of office and assumed office as Member … Continue reading

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