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Questions about the U.S. Congress – the federal legislative body consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate (also [us-senate]).

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Constitutionality of restricting a Senator's speech for unruly behaviour or unparliamentary ...

Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings This is all the authority necessary. In addition to proscribing disparaging remarks, the rules also limit the topics on which a senator may spe …
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Are there any limitations on a congressperson's freedom of speech in Congress?

For example, it prevents the president from using the threat of investigation to put pressure on members of congress to vote a certain way. … Indeed, it protects members of congress from such influence coming from anyone, because it also applies to civil suits, in contrast to the first amendment. …
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Why can't Robert Mueller give the report to congress?

(a) The Attorney General will notify the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Judiciary Committees of each House of Congress, with an explanation for each action - (1) Upon appointing a Special …
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What happens if Congress declares war, but POTUS refuses to fight it?

As chief executive, he has discretion to prioritize the tasks assigned to him by congress. … The president's powers in this regard are delegated to him by congress, not specified in the constitution. …
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