“The Debt Limit,” CRS In Focus IF10292, November 22, 2022 (5-page PDF) “Offering an Amendment on the House Floor: Current Practice,” CRS Report R47314, November 22, 2022 (21-page PDF) “Constituent Services: Overview and Resources,” CRS In Focus IF10503, November 22, 2022 (5-page PDF) “Expiration of the Discretionary Spending Limits: Frequently Asked Questions,” CRS Report R46752, … Read more
From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms Immunity (1) The constitutional privilege of members of Congress (Article. I. Section. 6.) to make verbal statements on the floor and in committee for which they cannot be sued or arrested for slander or libel. Also, freedom from arrest while traveling to or from sessions … Read more
The United States Constitution Article. I. (The Legislative Branch) Section. 6. (Compensation) The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States. They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest … Read more