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If congress is not in session the president can let the bill die called a what veto?
This is called a pocket veto. Bills do not die when a president does not sign them unless Congress adjourns less than 10 days after the bill is sent to the President.If Congress is still in session 10 days after the president gets the bill, it becomes law even without his signature.
What is it called if congress adjourns before the president signs a bill?
"pocket veto"
What is it called if Congress is not in session and the president lets a bill die by not signing it?
This is called a pocket veto by the President. He figuratively puts the bill away in his pocket. He can only do this if he has the bill for less that 10 days when Congress adjourns . If he gets the bill more than 10 days before Congress adjourns, it becomes law even if he does not sign it unless he vetoes it and so informs Congress.
When an unscheduled session of congress is called by the president it is called what?
When an unscheduled session is called by the President it is called a special session. Special sessions may be convened to address special topics, or emergencies such as war or natural disaster.
What would you call a session when the president calls congress to meet outside its usual time?
Such would be a special session or perhaps a called session of Congress.
When the President is rejects a bill by leaving it on his desk until after Congress has ended session this called a?
When the president rejects a bill by leaving it on his desk until after Congress has ended session, it is called a pocket veto.
Is it mandatory for all members of congress to attend a joint session of congress called by the president?
No- Congressmen do not have to attend. In fact, it is not unusual for opponents of the president to miss these session as a protest.
What happens when a president ignores a bill for 10 days when Congress is not in session?
You're thinking of what's become known as a "pocket veto." The answer is, it depends on what Congress does. If the President hangs onto the bill for ten days and Congress is *still in session* then the bill becomes law without his signature. If, on the other hand, Congress adjourns (closes down and goes home) before the ten-day mark, then the bill fails, as though the President had vetoed it. Also, Sundays don't count (so if the President gets a bill on a Friday, he has until the Wednesday after next to make up his mind).
What is it called when a meeting of congress called by the president outside of normal meeting times?
Special session
Why was a joint session of Congress called on July 21 1990?
In July of 1990 there was a joint session of Congress called so that Nelson Mandela could address Congress. At the time Nelson was the Deputy President of the African National Congress.
What happens when congress adjourns?
When Congress adjourns it means they are out of session and done with business. Congress session lasts for one year with there being two sessions. Any bill that has not gone through the entire legislative process before Congress adjourns is considered dead.
What kind of session can the president call?
Yes, the President has the power to call Congress back into session after they have voted to adjourn in order to consider some pressing matter. He can also call just the Senate back to consider a treaty of appointment he makes. This power is granted under Article II, Section 3, clause 2. The constitution says that the president can convene congress under extraordinary circumstances for as long as he sees fit. Special sessions were called fairly often before the Senate and House began meeting for most of the year, but has only occurred four times since the 20th Amendment was ratified. The 20th Amendment calls for the first session of Congress to begin on January 3 each year. In recent years, the Senate and House have been authorized to call their own special sessions after Congress adjourns.
