While in Congress, members are forbidden from holding any civil office under the authority of the United States which was created or the emoluments of that office were increased during the time the person was in Congress and no person holding any office under the United States shall be a member of either House during his continuance in office. In plain language, a member of Congress cannot hold any other office within the other two branches of government nor can an employee of one of the other branches of government become a Congressman and stay employed in those other branches.
civil office Article I, Section 6, Clause 2
While in Congress, members are forbidden from holding any civil office under the authority of the United States which was created or the emoluments of that office were increased during the time the person was in Congress and no person holding any office under the United States shall be a member of either House during his continuance in office. In plain language, a member of Congress cannot hold any other office within the other two branches of government nor can an employee of one of the other branches of government become a Congressman and stay employed in those other branches.
No, a member of Congress cannot serve simultaneously as a cabinet member. The Constitution prohibits members from holding any other office in the executive branch while serving in Congress. If a member is appointed to a cabinet position, they would need to resign from their congressional post.
Because he's the member of the congress
The Senate has the power to approve or consent to the appointment of an individual a president nominates to be a member of the Cabinet. However, it has no authority to fire that individual once confirmed. Only the President can fire a Cabinet member. While Congress has no power to fire a Cabinet member, Congress it does have the power of the impeachment process to remove, not fire, the Cabinet member. Grounds for impeachment and removal of a Cabinet member are the same as those for impeachment and removal of the President.
A Member of Congress
A congress member's constituents are the people he or she is elected to represent. They share a similar location as they all live in the congress member's home district.
In a state - any member of the State Legislature. In the Congress - any member of the Representative or Senator.
member of congress
Congress is, member is not.
Wm. H. Taft was NEVER a member of the US Congress.
legislator