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Can congress be arrested for serious crimes while Congress if you session?
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While Congress is in session why can't they get arrested easily
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Members of Congress can be arrested for serious crimes while Congress is in session?
"Treason, felony, and breach of the peace."
How does a special session differ from regular session of Congress?
A special session of Congress is called in the event of an emergency, whereas Congress would normally only have one session a year.
What three ways a congressman can be arrested while congress is in session?
A Congressman can be arrested for any crime he commits. The only immunity a Congressman has is freedom from arrest inside Congress or going to or coming from Congess if it is in session for charges other than treason, felony or breach of piece. So if there is a warrant out for his arrest he can stay in Congress while it is in session and be free from arrest. But the moment Congress adjourns he is fair game.
Where was the congress session held in 1927?
CONGRESS SESSION, 1927 was held in MADRAS (CHENNAI).
Can members of congress be arrested?
If they are on their way to a vote. Patrick Kennedy tried this a little while back.
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).
Can the congress override a pocket veto?
No. Congress isn't in session.
A period of work in congress?
session session
What session of congress is in?
The 111th Congress. Members of the new 112th Congress elected in the November 2010 general election will begin session in January 2011.
What is is session of congress?
Each year, the Congress has two sessions unless the president calls a special session of Congress. Every two years, a new meeting of Congress assumes office. Currently (December 2, 2010) the second session in 2010 of the meeting of the 111th Congress is conducting business. In January 2011, the first session of the <newly-elected> meeting of the 112th Congress will begin.
What if congress is not in session?
Yes
Which session of Congress is in session?
The first session in 2011 of the meeting of the 112th Congress. Congress has two session each year unless the president calls Congress into an additional special session. Every two years, new members are elected in November and a new meeting of those elected takes office the following January. Elections for the 112th Congress were held in November 2010 and the first meeting of the 112th Congress began in January 2011.
