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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.
Where does it say senators and representatives cannot be arrested except treason felony breach of peace while in session or traveling to and from session?
In the Section 6, Article 1 of the Constitution of the United States of America!
What cannot happen to a congressman while congress is in session?
Congressmen have a limited privelege against arrest. Except in cases of treason, felony and breach of peace, Congressmen may not be arrested during their attendance at the session of their respective Houses and in going to and returning from same. Article 1, Section 6 Clause 1 of the US Constitution
A member of Congress cannot be arrested for speeding while going to a meeting of Congress.?
true
List two privileges of members of the United States congress?
they cannot be arrested when going to or from Congress, or while attending a session of Congress. A member cannot be sued or punished for anything s/he might say in Congress.
When can the President prorogue a session of Congress?
The president has the power to prorogue a session of congress. This can happen only if two houses cannot agree on a date for adjournment.
A member of Congress cannot be arrested for speeding while going to a meeting of Congress?
true
Members of congress cannot be arrested for what they say?
speaches or debates
A member of congress is immune from this when the house and senate is in session and when is he going to or returning from house or senate meetings?
Arrest from anything except a felony or treason Also they cannot be sued for anything they say while they are on the floor
Is it true or false that there are times when members of congress cannot be arrested?
Actually, they can be arrested but only for treason, commission of a felony, or for breaching the peace. (U.S. Const. Art. I. § 6). The reason for protecting them from arrest for misdemeanors and some other minor crimes was to prevent the abuse of power by those who currently control the government (particularly, the executive branch) by arresting members of the legislative branch and preventing them from passing disfavored legislation or conducting government business in session.
When might the president ask congress to hold a special session?
The president ask congress to hold a special session when the two houses cannot agree on a date to adjourn or in an emergency situation.
What atrticle and section in the us constitution states that the members of Congress cannot be arrested or sued for anything they say in Congress?
Article I, Section 6, Clause 1 states in part, "[The Senators and Representatives] 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."
