b. a president pro tem
B. a president pro tem.
for the United States Presidential Electoral Votes. In the House of Representatives chamber during a joint session with the Vice President acting as the President of the Senate or the President Pro Tempore to count the votes.
Charles Sumner
The State of the Union address is typically delivered during a joint session of Congress. This means that both the House of Representatives and the Senate come together in the same session to hear the president's speech. It is a significant event in which the president discusses the administration's priorities and provides an update on the nation's status.
The Governor General of the Bahamas opens Parliament in the Senate chamber as a constitutional and ceremonial duty, representing the Crown and the government. This event marks the commencement of the parliamentary session, during which the Governor General delivers the Throne Speech outlining the government's agenda and priorities. It symbolizes the formal relationship between the monarchy and the Bahamian government, highlighting the constitutional role of the Governor General in the legislative process.
A bill goes to a committee in either the House of Representatives or the Senate for markup. During this process, committee members review, amend, and debate the proposed legislation. The markup session allows for detailed examination and revisions before the bill is reported out of committee for further consideration by the full chamber.
No member of the Senate or the House or Representatives may be sued for any statements made during session. The reason for this is to prevent intimdation from any opposition or a possibly hostile Judiciary.
In the Senate, the Senate Finance Committee holds jurisdiction of taxation. The forerunner of the Committee, the Select Finance Committee, was established during the fourteenth session of Congress. The structure of the current Senate Finance came about as the result of the Committee Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970.
A session of congress
The first session of a congress typically begins on January 3rd of odd-numbered years, as mandated by the United States Constitution. This session marks the start of a new term for members of the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate. During this time, legislators are sworn in, leadership positions are established, and the agenda for the session is set.
On average, a P90X3 workout session burns around 300 to 600 calories, depending on factors like intensity and individual fitness level.
Speaker of the House John Wilson fatally stabbed Representative J.J. Anthony in the House Chamber for poking fun at the Speaker.