• treefrog@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Unless it’s a felony they’re immune to prosecution while im session.

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        1 year ago

        I think McCarthy just found out the only way to stay in power. Every time Gaetz tries to file a motion to vacate the speakership, McCarthy will just pull the fire alarm.

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        1 year ago

        In session is all time not in recess. They are also protected traveling to D.C. from their home district.

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        1 year ago

        There’s only two sessions a year. The reason the shutdown extension has to happen now is the session is about to adjourn.