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he may, on extraordinary occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in case of disagreement between them, with respect to the time of adjournment, he may adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper;
originally posted by: Ahabstar
a reply to: AugustusMasonicus
I know where extraordinary appears in the Constitution. Article 2, Section 3....and man, would sparks fly if it was put into play right now.
"he may, on extraordinary occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in case of disagreement between them, with respect to the time of adjournment, he may adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper;"
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
a reply to: Ahabstar
Yes, I posted that previously. It's the only place it appears.
originally posted by: tanstaafl
Says the guy that believes that impeachment is just an ordinary, every day power subject to ordinary every day rules.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: tanstaafl
Says the guy that believes that impeachment is just an ordinary, every day power subject to ordinary every day rules.
It is because the Constitution says it is.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
The fact that it doesn't have a qualifier means it's the same as Congress' other responsibilities.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
a reply to: tanstaafl
Its usage amount does not magically add a qualifier as you so feverishly desire.