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MoogleKupo141 posted...

Theres maybe some rule that they cant actually stop a representative who is on their way to a vote? I saw someone say that on Twitter, although Im not sure of its legitimacy.

decided to check twitter too for this. i believe they're talking about this, article 1 section 6:

Section. 6.
The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States. They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place.
No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been encreased during such time; and no Person holding any Office under the United States, shall be a Member of either House during his Continuance in Office.

that... actually sounds legit.
you can't be arrested going to or returning from the house unless specifically charged with treason or felony and breach of the peace.


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