Could Biden not appoint a couple of Republican House members to positions to gain control?

[Alhena]

Assuming we fall a couple of seats short?

Would work in states where a Democratic governor appoints the replacement, would it not?

There have to be positions where a Republican would not do much harm.

[maxsolomon]

1. He can try.

Nice idea.

[Ocelot II]

2. Doubtful any GOPers would accept such a position

knowing doing so would shift power in the House to the Dems. That would destroy their political careers, at least within their party.

[FoxNewsSucks]

3. They probably wouldn't take the job if it meant losing control of the House

Especially if it were a meaningless job

[SCantiGOP]

4. Could not work

Unlike Senate, House vacancies can only be filled by elections.
The Governor's only role is to set the date of the election, which can sometimes be somewhat important.

[Alhena]

6. Really? Good to know.

[former9thward]

5. Why would a Republican give up their elected position for a meaningless job?

Especially one they could be fired from the next day.

[brooklynite]

7. Why would they take them?

And replacement House members are not appointed. Seat stays vacant until a by-election.

[Polybius]

8. Governors don't appoints replacements for House members

Only Senators.

[usonian]

9. Weren't ambassadorships considered real political plums?

Parties, shrimp cocktail (maybe even caviar, too!), prestige, opportunity to make under the table deals, no responsibility (you can always blame the translator). Heck.

How about offering immunity from prosecution for aiding and abetting a sedition in exchange for “retiring”. You know, “to spend more time with my family.”