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In response to "it's a good question though ... under who's say so? -- nm" by Reagen

Under the Rules of the House. RC could probably quote you chapter and verse as to exactly which one. -- nm*

Posted by znufrii Jan 5 '23, 18:23

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I'll double check House Rules, but it's a basic principle of parliamentary procedure dating back to Robert himself: adjournment reciprocates assembly. - ReluctantCynic Jan 5, 18:29
Which theoretically they could change… after they elect a Speaker -- nm - Dano Jan 5, 18:26 4
- isn't the speaker the one who enforces the rules? no speaker no rules! -- nm - mafic Jan 5, 18:28 2
  - (points to znufrii) -- nm* - ReluctantCynic Jan 5, 18:29 1
    - no I'm pretty sure my way is how it works -- nm - mafic Jan 5, 18:47
- I believe the Clerk, as the presiding officer, can entertain a motion to pass a new Rule, for example, to allow a plurality election of speaker, but would need to have a majority vote to do so. -- nm* - znufrii Jan 5, 18:27

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