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Congress lacks clear plan for absent lawmakers

Published Friday, July 24, 2026 · Updated July 25

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Article I, Section 5 of the US Constitution states that "Each House shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own Members" and can "with the Concurrence of two thirds, expel a Member."

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  • Fox News

    The article emphasizes the constitutional limitations and practical difficulties faced by Congress in addressing prolonged absences of lawmakers due to health, framing it as a problem that frustrates the American electorate and impacts the legislative body's functionality.

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