If the Union never recognized southern secession, then wouldn't the southern states' representation, as defined by the Constitution, still exist? If I was a Democrat or Confederate at the time, I would have argued that those seats and electoral votes must have still legally existed, and thus I would have tried to find a way to claim them. How did the US government legally justify keeping those seats and votes vacant? Is there any evidence of this issue being brought up by either side?
I posted it yesterday and now it is gone. I hardly even use Facebook but it seems they are even worse than Reddit when it comes to censorship.
###H.Res.3
##A Resolution Authorizing and Appointing Managers of the House of Representatives for the Trial of Donald John Trump, President of the United States
Resolved, The House of Representatives hereby appoints the following individuals to serve as impeachment managers on behalf of the House of Representatives’ exhibition of the article of impeachment against Donald John Trump, President of the United States: Rep. u/Gryph25, Rep. u/JohnGRobertsJr., Mr. u/Darthholo, and Mr. u/KellinQuinn__
Resolved, The House of Representatives hereby appoints Mr. u/KellinQuinn__ to serve as lead manager of the house managers in their exhibition of the article of impeachment against Donald John Trump, President of the United States.
Resolved, The House designates the above managers to communicate to the Secretary of the Senate that these following appointments have been made. Further, so the managers may, in connection to the preparation and conduct of the trial, exhibit the articles of impeachment to the Senate and take all other actions necessary, which may include the following:
Employing any legal, clerical, and any assistants the managers may require. To be paid from the applicable accounts of the Committee on Social Concerns and the Judiciary. Sending for individuals, papers, and any communications or filings with the Secretary of the Senate, on the part of the House of Representatives, in any connection to the exhibition of the articles of impeachment that the managers consider necessary.
This Resolution was written by u/KellinQuinn__ (D-WS)
This Resolution was sponsored by Speaker of the House u/Brihimia (D-US)
This Resolution was Co-Sponsored by Rep. u/Trans_Reagan (D-GA-1), House Majority Leader. u/ItsZippy23 (D-AC-1), Rep. u/Stephen29 (D-US)
Judging from the Wikipedia link on the US House of Representatives elections in 1794, the Federalist Party, which Dayton was part of, was in the minority in that election. The Democratic - Republican Party had a majority over the Federalist Party, 59 - 47. So then why was Jonathan Dayton, part of the minority party, elected Speaker of the House? To my understanding, in order to be Speaker, you must have a majority in the House.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/415863-pelosi-gun-control-will-be-a-priority-in-next-house
In the aftermath of the 2018 mid-term elections and an attack at a bar in California that left 12 people dead at the hands of a former United States Marine the day after, Nancy Pelosi has vowed to push for new gun control laws, such as expanded background checks and magazine capacity restrictions.
Given that gun control advocates have gained seats in both the House and the Senate as well as governorships with wins in pro-gun states such as Nevada, Florida, Kansas and Arizona, not to mention the passage of Washington State's I-639, which targets semi-automatic rifles by restricting their sale to anyone under the age of 21, implementing a 10-day waiting period for such weapons as well as requiring gun-buyers to waive their HIPAA rights for a mental health check, amongst other reforms. The initiative is the subject of several ongoing lawsuits from multiple organizations, citing conflicts with WA State's Constitution as well as possible HIPAA violations.
Did recent mass shootings such as the Parkland or Pittsburgh Synagogue attack have any discernible impact on the elections? Is there any possiblity for movement or even compromise on the issue within the next 2-6 years? What can the Republicans do about this issue?
