Take this with a HUGE pinch of salt. But indeed interesting point ...
(media.greatawakening.win)
💊 RAW UNCUT HOPIUM 💊
You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread.
Comments (98)
sorted by:
Why indeed. What things can not happen if Congress is out of session or not even sworn in?
The are only two "official" branches of government right now.
Incoming House members who have not taken the oath cannot vote, engage in floor proceedings, introduce new legislation or conduct other official House business until a speaker is chosen.
What opportunities does this present? Arrests?
Article I, Section 6, Clause 1:
The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States. They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place.
When is the House in session?
A new Congress begins at noon January 3 of each odd-numbered year following a general election, unless it designates a different day by law. A Congress lasts for two years, with each year constituting a separate session. The Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 requires Congress to adjourn sine die no later than July 31 of each year unless there is a declared war, or unless Congress otherwise provides.
Sine die --> Latin for "indefinite"
What actions might the Executive or Judicial branches take at this time that would be prevented if the House were in session?
Goddamn it, guess I'm riding the Hopium Express one more time. Nice post, fren.
Agreed. Very nice catch on the speaker vote thing. I just thought it was cool that a group of MAGA republicans was actually trying to elect a speaker that was not a slimy swamp creature... but I now believe it may have an even bigger purpose. Hello, Brunson SC case... I'm looking at yooooo.
Hopium Express... I like that.
I have been trying hard to not overdose on hopium any more... but that plan has now been shot full of holes. One more time riding the Hopium Express it is then.
One more piece of hopium. President Trump promised us a "Merry Christmas" - Well today is Christmas on Julian calendar