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ShazzieB

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5. The rules allow all former members of Congress to attend.

Reply to liberal N proud (Reply #1)

Fri Mar 8, 2024, 10:06 PM

Mar 2024

No distinction is made as to why they are former members. Santos didn't have to break any rules or acquire any kind of special dispensation to be there.

That's what Ritchie Torres wants to fix with this rule change.

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George Santos faces effort to bar him from House floor [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 2024 OP

I question why he had privileges liberal N proud Mar 2024 #1

It appears that's just the rule. underpants Mar 2024 #2

He's using... 2naSalit Mar 2024 #6

Yeah you're probably right underpants Mar 2024 #9

Or outside chaos agents. 2naSalit Mar 2024 #14

The rules allow all former members of Congress to attend. ShazzieB Mar 2024 #5

No words. What a vile creature. Guess those are my words! Evolve Dammit Mar 2024 #3

Attention whoring is getting to be a blood sport for whacko repubs. rubbersole Mar 2024 #4

What happens if photokath Mar 2024 #7

The House can refuse to seat him. BumRushDaShow Mar 2024 #8

Was it only Rebl2 Mar 2024 #10

2/3rds is needed to expel so definitely both sides helped to do it BumRushDaShow Mar 2024 #11

Thanks for info Rebl2 Mar 2024 #12

I assumed some asshole invited him. Novara Mar 2024 #13

Screenshot photo - who is Santos standing with? FakeNoose Mar 2024 #15

The pukes should be especially embarrassed. Cha Mar 2024 #16

"I'm such a liar, I can't really be invisible anywhere except in a group of Congressional GOPers" struggle4progress Mar 2024 #17