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What else does Congress do?

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This article outlines key functions of the U.S. Congress, including initiation of impeachment proceedings against presidents, the role of the House of Representatives and Senate in trials, and historical examples of impeachment. It discusses Congress's exclusive authority to declare war, highlighting the last official declaration during World War II and subsequent military engagements. Additionally, it covers Congressional hearings, confirmation of judges, and fiscal responsibilities, providing insight into the varied activities conducted by Congress and the challenges faced by its members.

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  1. What else does Congress do?

  2. Impeachment • The bringing about of formal trial against a President for wrongdoings while in office. • House of Representatives • The bring about the charges of impeachment. • Senate • They are responsible for trying the President during the impeachment trials.

  3. Impeachment • Only two Presidents were impeached while in office. • Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton • Richard Nixon resigned before the impeachment trials could take place.

  4. The Clinton Impeachment • The House of Representatives voted 228-206 in favor of bringing about impeachment trials in 1998 • Grounds : Perjury – Grand jury • Definition of the word ‘is’ • Senate – 67 votes needed for conviction • 45 voted to convict President Clinton of perjury. Clinton video 1 Clinton video 2 Clinton 3

  5. Declaring War • Only Congress can declare war on another nation. • The last time congress officially declared war was World War II • Desert Storm, Afghanistan, Iraqi Freedom – military engagements authorized by congress • Libyan intervention – NATO authorization

  6. War Powers Resolution of 1973 • Requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action. • Forbids armed forces from remaining for more than 60 day, also given 30 days to withdraw forces.

  7. Congressional Hearings • Committees use hearings in order to gain more information in the early stages of bill making. • Steroids in Baseball – Mitchell Report • Mark Mcgwire • Roger Clemens • Spygate • Arlen Specter

  8. Other things Congress does… • Confirms judges • Coins Money • Borrows Money • Raises and lowers taxes • “Bush Tax cuts”

  9. Who is in Congress? • 109th Congress (2005-2006) • 29 accused of spousal abuse • 7 have been arrested for fraud • 19 arrested for writing bad checks • 117 have bankrupted at least 2 businesses • 8 have been arrested for shoplifting • In 1998 alone, 84 were stopped for drunk driving