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Only 26 special sessions of Congress have ever been held. President Harry Truman called the most recent one in 1948, to consider anti-inflation and welfare measures in the aftermath of WWII.
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What numbered session of congress are you in now?
The most recent was the 111 th
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.
Under what circumstances has congress or the individual houses of congress been called into special session?
girl state questionarie killing you too right?In a legislature, a special session (also extraordinary session) is a period when the body convenes outside of the normal legislative session. This most frequently occurs in order to complete unfinished tasks for the year (often delayed by conflict between political parties), such as outlining the government's budget for the next fiscal year, biennium, or other period. Special sessions may also be called during an economic downturn in order to cut the budget. In other cases, a special session may be convened to address special topics, or emergencies such as war or natural disaster.Who calls a special session varies - by vote of the legislature during regular session, by the executive, or by the legislature's speaker or presiding officer. The United Nations has both special sessions and emergency special sessions.Taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_session
Why are special sessions of Congress rarely called?
Most problems that Congress can deal with can be foreseen, so Congress does not adjourn if pressing legislation is pending. It is very unusual that some event would warrant a special session. Telephone calls can deal with most unexpected problems that can occur.
What are the dates congress is in session 2015?
The 2015 session of the 114th Congress began on 6 Jan. The end date has yet to be determined, but most sessions end at some time during December.
What was the most important task for congress after the us constitution was ratified?
first session of Congress: 1789 most important task: passing Bill of Rights (which gave all American citizens rights)
While Johnson was president the majority of the congress did what?
For most of the time while Johnson was in office the congress was not even "seated" in 1865. When the congress did get back in session Johnson had already handled many of the problems at that time.
When was the special olyimpics?
The most recent special Olympics was held in 2010, in San Juan in Puerto Rico
What job did John Quincy Adams have after he was president?
His most noted job was representative to the US Congress. In fact he had a fatal stroke while Congress was in session and died in harness so to speak.
Most amendMent to the constitution proposed by congress?
It is the most recent amendment to the United States Constitution. It was submitted by Congress to the states for ratification on September 25, 1789.
Which special effects are the most recent addition to the theater productions?
Sound System (apex)
What special effects are the most recent addition in the theatre?
lighting run by computers apex(@@@@@@)
