[Political Junkie Too]

If Moore does do this and blocks a pro-forma recess, then Constitutionally, both chambers must agree to recess within three days of each other before a recess can actually occur.

This brings the House into the equation, and might result in fewer recesses overall.

-PJ

[PapaBear3625]

If Moore does do this and blocks a pro-forma recess, then Constitutionally, both chambers must agree to recess within three days of each other before a recess can actually occur.

Article II, section 3, on the powers of the President: He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient; 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;

[NutsOnYew]

This brings the House into the equation

I'd like to think that is a good thing. But as election season arrives, I'm afraid that the Representatives will want to spend more and more time performing what they believe to be their real job: getting reelected. Hope I'm wrong.