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Why is the Speaker of the house the only one who can ask for a vote?
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∙ 10y ago
I think other members can ask for a vote, but if the House Speaker is against having one, it won't happen.
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Suppose you walk into the capitol building in Washington and ask to interview the most prominent person in the entire Congress If you're lucky you'll get an appointment with the?
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What are the duties of the Speaker of the House of Commons?
The speaker decides what bills get voted on in the House. They can mold the agenda to fit their desires, like the current socialization of America going on. You won't see a bill up for vote that Pelosi hasn't already approved. And usually, the others of her party vote with her or she will try to run them out of office. Like Joe Lieberman.
What is the duty or responsibility of the speaker of the House?
The duties of the Speaker of the House are:Presides over the House of RepresentativesAppoints a a member of the House to act as Speaker pro tempore and preside over the House in the Speaker's absence"as soon as practicable after the election of the Speaker and whenever appropriate thereafter," must deliver to the Clerk of the House a confidential list of Members who are designated to act as Speaker in the case of a vacancy caused by an emergency, such as a terrorist attack.Designates a member of the house to preside over any "Committee of the Whole" (when the entire House meets in effect as a single committee) as the Chairman of the committee.Grants permission to speak (members of the House have to first be recognized by the presiding office before they can speak)Rules on "points of order", i.e. if someone thinks the rules have been broken, they ask the Speaker for a rulingSelects nine of the thirteen members of the Committee on Rules (of the House)Appoints all members of select committees and conference committeesAssigns submitted bills to committees (decides which committee gets it)Maintains "decorum" in the HouseDirects the House Sergant-at-Arms to enforce House rulesAssumes the Presidency if both the President and Vice-President are out of the pictureThe Speaker also can vote on bills but normally does not unless his/her vote is decisive or it is an extremely important bill
Suppose you walk into the capital building in Washington and ask to interview the most prominent person in the entire congress if you're lucky you'll get an appointment with the?
Speaker of the House Getting the Speaker of the House would not be luck that would be a miracle. You would be lucky to get a third level PR secretary.
If you walk into the capitol building in Washington and ask to interview the most prominent person on the entire Congress who would that be?
You would get the Speaker of the House.
What if you walk into the Capitol in Washington and ask to interview the most prominent person in the entire Congress. If they accept you'll get an appointment with?
Speaker of the House
How do you know if a girl loves me or not her house is opposite to my house only?
Ask her for a date. See how it works out.
What does an mp do inside house of commons?
A member of parliament in the House of Commons may propose legislation, participate in debate, ask questions of the Prime Minister, and vote, among other duties.
How do you find a house on Minecraft?
you can only find a house in multiplayer or in singleplayer villages. why ask when you yourself can just build a house?
Who might make an appointment to talk to you if you walk into the Capitol Building in Washington DC and ask for an interview with the most prominent person in the entire Congress?
Speaker of the House.
Why do MPs stand up and sit down during UK Parliament sessions?
It is to catch the eye of the speaker of the house - they will then hopefully be chosen to ask the next question.
What did congress do to prevent a in presidential elections?
they ask the house of representatives to vote Congress passed the Twelfth Amendment, in 1803. The amendment requires electors to vote for the president and vice president on separate ballots. The amendment was ratified in 1804.
