Well… not commenting on the ethics here but, a couple (3 or 4?) baton whacks upside the head are tremendously effective in gaining compliance.
If there are no seat vacancies, a quorum is 218 Representatives. (50% of body +1)
Eyes on the prize, patriot: a fair shake for all. Nothing is promised in life. But we will make sure you have an equal chance at the Pursuit of Happiness.