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If they are on their way to a vote. Patrick Kennedy tried this a little while back.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, but not while Congress is actually in session.
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∙ 12y agoThe purpose is to prevent the arrest and prosecution of unpopular legislatures based on their political views.
From another answer to the same question.
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∙ 15y agoIn Congress or going to or coming from Congress, but only when Congress is in session. The exception to this immunity is for charges of treason, felony and breach of peace.
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∙ 16y agoNo
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Can the house of Congress or any member of Congress be arrested for trying to shutdown the Government?
There are no laws that state members of Congress can be arrested for shutting down the Government.
Members of congress cannot be arrested for what they say?
speaches or debates
Members of Congress can be arrested for serious crimes while Congress is in session?
"Treason, felony, and breach of the peace."
Where are members of congress immune to being arrested for things they say?
It's called parliamentary privilege
When can a congressperson be arrested?
When they violate the law like anyone else.Added: The only time they are immune from arrest is when Congress is in session and they are actually on the floor of their respective chamber (House or Senate).
List two privileges of members of the US?
they cannot be arrested when going to coming from congress & a member cannot be sued or punished for anything he or she might say in congress...
Can a member of congress be arrested on capitol hill?
No. Under law, he can only be "arrested" if he has committed treason, a felony, or a breach of the peace. For any other crime, he can only be arrested when he returns home from a session. As long as he stays in the Congressional chambers, he cannot be removed. Once Congress adjourns, he can be arrested and prosecuted on any charge.
Can congress be arrested for serious crimes while Congress if you session?
While Congress is in session why can't they get arrested easily
A member of Congress cannot be arrested for speeding while going to a meeting of Congress.?
true
How many minorities are in congress?
Congress has a total of 433 members. There is currently, a total of 78 members of Congress that are minorities.
How many members of congress owned slaves?
how many members of congress owned slaves how many members of congress owned slaves
Were any of the big time rush members arrested?
No they were not arrested
