As you may have heard, the President has requested an opportunity to address a joint session of Congress. His request initially was to make the address on September 7, but the Speaker responded that because of certain logistical concerns “it is my recommendation that your address be held on the following evening.” In reference to [...]
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More on the Wilson Matter
A few more observations on the Joe Wilson matter. A Fox News reporter this morning commented that Wilson’s conduct violated section 370 of the House Rules and Manual. This is true, sort of. Section 370 is actually the provision of Jefferson’s Manual of Parliamentary Practice which states “[i]n Parliament, to speak irreverently or [...]
Scolding Joe Wilson
The Hill newspaper reports that Speaker Nancy Pelosi “has agreed the House should vote . . . on scolding Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) for his outburst during President Barack Obama’s speech unless he apologies on the floor of the House.” The “scolding” will apparently take the form of a “resolution of disapproval” that would be [...]