can a congressional vote be challenged in court? thanks in advance.

[AllaN01Bear]

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[brooklynite]

1. Not clear what you mean.

The vote isn't relevant. The legal repercussions of the vote is.

[Ocelot II]

2. No. Separation of powers.

[MichMan]

3. Sure it can if it is unconstitutional

Congress doesn't have unlimited power to over rule the constitution

[brooklynite]

4. This is why I asked the OP what is meant by "a congressional vote"

If the vote implements a law, the law can be challenged in Court.

If the vote is against cloture in a Senate debate, it can't be challenged.

[Ocelot II]

5. The question was whether a congressional vote can be challenged by a court, and it can't.

Whether the result can be challenged is a different question. A court can't undo or alter a congressional vote but it can strike down an unconstitutional law that is enacted by Congress and signed by the president - if someone challenges it, giving rise to an actual case.