A Question of the Weekend (jff)
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A Question of the Weekend (jff)
Just thought I'd let you test your knowledge:
An event occurred today, Friday, August 8, in the Senate which hasn't happened since 1947. What was it and why did it happen?
An event occurred today, Friday, August 8, in the Senate which hasn't happened since 1947. What was it and why did it happen?
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Re: A Question of the Weekend (jff)
Based on the poking around I've done, the Senate was in session but no floor votes were taken. They probably did it to avoid allowing Shrub to make recess appointments. --BobIm_Ace wrote:Just thought I'd let you test your knowledge:
An event occurred today, Friday, August 8, in the Senate which hasn't happened since 1947. What was it and why did it happen?
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Re: A Question of the Weekend (jff)
How does that stop recess appointments?Bob78164 wrote:Based on the poking around I've done, the Senate was in session but no floor votes were taken. They probably did it to avoid allowing Shrub to make recess appointments. --BobIm_Ace wrote:Just thought I'd let you test your knowledge:
An event occurred today, Friday, August 8, in the Senate which hasn't happened since 1947. What was it and why did it happen?
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Re: A Question of the Weekend (jff)
If the Senate's in session, it's not in recess. --BobTheCalvinator24 wrote:How does that stop recess appointments?Bob78164 wrote:Based on the poking around I've done, the Senate was in session but no floor votes were taken. They probably did it to avoid allowing Shrub to make recess appointments. --BobIm_Ace wrote:Just thought I'd let you test your knowledge:
An event occurred today, Friday, August 8, in the Senate which hasn't happened since 1947. What was it and why did it happen?
"Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." Thomas Jefferson
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Re: A Question of the Weekend (jff)
They couldn't take a vote, because they were all watching the opening ceremonies.Bob78164 wrote:Based on the poking around I've done, the Senate was in session but no floor votes were taken. They probably did it to avoid allowing Shrub to make recess appointments. --BobIm_Ace wrote:Just thought I'd let you test your knowledge:
An event occurred today, Friday, August 8, in the Senate which hasn't happened since 1947. What was it and why did it happen?
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For the handful of you who actually want to know the answer:
In fear that W would make "recess appointments", the leaders of the Senate have steadfastly refused to recess. That means that the Senate must convene each day.
Last Friday, with most of the Senators gone, Senator Blanche Lincoln was designated to convene the Senate, and thirty seconds later, bang down the gavel to end the session.
But there was a problem......
The Senator from Arkansas didn't show up at 11:00, the designated time at which the Senate was to convene.
So, what the Hell happened?
Senate rules indicate that a Senator must bang the gavel, but no Senator was there. Senate rules also indicate that the Secretary of the Senate, a position filled by a vote of the full Senate, may preside if no one else is available.
And that's exactly what happened. Nancy Erikson, the current secretary of the Senate banged the gavel, and thirty seconds later banged it again.
This is the first time that this has been done since 1947.
And now you know the rest of the story.
In fear that W would make "recess appointments", the leaders of the Senate have steadfastly refused to recess. That means that the Senate must convene each day.
Last Friday, with most of the Senators gone, Senator Blanche Lincoln was designated to convene the Senate, and thirty seconds later, bang down the gavel to end the session.
But there was a problem......
The Senator from Arkansas didn't show up at 11:00, the designated time at which the Senate was to convene.
So, what the Hell happened?
Senate rules indicate that a Senator must bang the gavel, but no Senator was there. Senate rules also indicate that the Secretary of the Senate, a position filled by a vote of the full Senate, may preside if no one else is available.
And that's exactly what happened. Nancy Erikson, the current secretary of the Senate banged the gavel, and thirty seconds later banged it again.
This is the first time that this has been done since 1947.
And now you know the rest of the story.
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Way cool!
Thanks, Ace.
Thanks, Ace.
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This is a cool piece of trivia, but the rules have me dumbfounded. Ms. Erickson, as Secretary of the Senate, can preside over a session of the Senate with no actual Senators in attendance? Could she continue to do so 365 days a year?Im_Ace wrote:Senate rules indicate that a Senator must bang the gavel, but no Senator was there. Senate rules also indicate that the Secretary of the Senate, a position filled by a vote of the full Senate, may preside if no one else is available.
And that's exactly what happened. Nancy Erikson, the current secretary of the Senate banged the gavel, and thirty seconds later banged it again.
This is the first time that this has been done since 1947.
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Would it make any real difference if she did?MarleysGh0st wrote:This is a cool piece of trivia, but the rules have me dumbfounded. Ms. Erickson, as Secretary of the Senate, can preside over a session of the Senate with no actual Senators in attendance? Could she continue to do so 365 days a year?Im_Ace wrote:Senate rules indicate that a Senator must bang the gavel, but no Senator was there. Senate rules also indicate that the Secretary of the Senate, a position filled by a vote of the full Senate, may preside if no one else is available.
And that's exactly what happened. Nancy Erikson, the current secretary of the Senate banged the gavel, and thirty seconds later banged it again.
This is the first time that this has been done since 1947.
Wait! What am I saying? Of course it would! So many fewer things would be screwed up beyond all recognition...
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