Seriously, guys? Seven abstentions? I'm sorry, but that's pathetic.
I think there's a bit of an issue regarding the gap between the election and swearing in.
The election finished on 22nd August, while swearing in is on 2nd September (eleven days). This should probably be shortened to the Friday following the conclusion of the election. Many of the soon to be former Representatives may be unaware that their session continues for eleven days after the election for the new House.
Additionally, I think that there should be a recess period in the (proposed) week between the start of the election and swearing in - so no activity can occur in the House until the swearing in of the new House.
