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9. The president can sign a bill by autopen, I see no reason why Congress can't vote remotely

Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:20 PM

Mar 2020

Especially during these times.

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Presumably he'd have to sign a bill for it DrToast Mar 2020 #1

No, the Senate sets its own rules. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #5

It's going to require money. That means a bill DrToast Mar 2020 #8

Separation of powers malaise Mar 2020 #7

That would push his and Mitch's 'Robber Barron' bill through. nt woodsprite Mar 2020 #2

...and I support his execution for treason? Brainfodder Mar 2020 #3

He has nothing to do with it. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #4

It's a formality, a photo op. procon Mar 2020 #6

He's King, don't you know? Cartoonist Mar 2020 #10

He's made himself irrelevant due to his inaction and lies htuttle Mar 2020 #12