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Doe the President have the authority/power to order the arrest of Senators that don't show? If so, he could have them arrested and brought to the chamber.


24 posted on 01/04/2005 9:46:01 AM PST by Sola Veritas (Trying to speak truth - not always with the best grammar or spelling)
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To: Sola Veritas
Doe the President have the authority/power to order the arrest of Senators that don't show? If so, he could have them arrested and brought to the chamber.

According to Article I, a majority of a House can compel the attendance of absent members. Frist will need to hire bounty hunters.

35 posted on 01/04/2005 9:49:40 AM PST by You Dirty Rats
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