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acbytesla · 12th January 2021, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by RecoveringYuppy

Given that a common dictionary definition of ceremonial is "having no real power or influence" I have to assume Joe was joking?

But he is right about it not being defined in the Constitution. Senators could wipe the position out any time they choose to. It's existed less than a century I believe.

The Constitution says very little about the rules of either branch of the legislature. The rules of the Senate and the House are passed before every session usually changing little.

12th January 2021, 08:55 PM	#6
acbytesla Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 28,190	Originally Posted by RecoveringYuppy Given that a common dictionary definition of ceremonial is "having no real power or influence" I have to assume Joe was joking? But he is right about it not being defined in the Constitution. Senators could wipe the position out any time they choose to. It's existed less than a century I believe. The Constitution says very little about the rules of either branch of the legislature. The rules of the Senate and the House are passed before every session usually changing little.
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