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61,442 | How long might Congress take to certify the 2020 Presidential election? | <p>In 2017, the joint session of Congress certifying Trump's 2016 win took a little over 30 minutes; I watched it. There were a few objections from Representatives, but none were joined by a Senator and so Biden gavelled them into silence.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/3/15" rel="noreferre... | united states presidential election congress | 1 | How long might Congress take to certify the 2020 Presidential election? -- (united states presidential election congress)
<p>In 2017, the joint session of Congress certifying Trump's 2016 win took a little over 30 minutes; I watched it. There were a few objections from Representatives, but none were joined by a Senator... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,448 | Even if Democrats have control of the senate, won't new legislation just be blocked with a filibuster? | <p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filibuster_in_the_United_States_Senate" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Filibuster is a tactic used in the United States Senate to prevent a measure from being brought to a vote by means of obstruction. The most common form occurs when o... | united states senate filibuster | 1 | Even if Democrats have control of the senate, won't new legislation just be blocked with a filibuster? -- (united states senate filibuster)
<p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filibuster_in_the_United_States_Senate" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Filibuster is a tactic us... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,455 | Why was Warnock's election called while Ossoff's wasn't? Aren't they both on the same ballot? | <ol>
<li>Does this mean that a voter voted for Warnock but not Ossoff?</li>
<li>I am confused since I would think they appeared on the same ballot and the tallies for candidates would be made at the same time the ballots are counted.</li>
</ol>
<p>Can someone please clarify?</p>
 | united states election senate georgia | 1 | Why was Warnock's election called while Ossoff's wasn't? Aren't they both on the same ballot? -- (united states election senate georgia)
<ol>
<li>Does this mean that a voter voted for Warnock but not Ossoff?</li>
<li>I am confused since I would think they appeared on the same ballot and the tallies for candidat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,460 | What is the minimum amount of time needed for an impeachment? | <p>Last year's impeachment proceedings were a relatively drawn out process, playing out over a month and a half, and it resulted in an impeachment without removal from office. That is similar to the length of time taken for Clinton's impeachment/non-removal. Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon's impeachments took severa... | united states impeachment | 1 | What is the minimum amount of time needed for an impeachment? -- (united states impeachment)
<p>Last year's impeachment proceedings were a relatively drawn out process, playing out over a month and a half, and it resulted in an impeachment without removal from office. That is similar to the length of time taken for Cl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,468 | Today, 6 Jan 2021, Twitter deleted three tweets by Donald Trump. What did they say? | <p>What did the three tweets say?</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/4njZx.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/4njZx.jpg" alt="enter image description here" /></a></p>
 | donald trump social media | 1 | Today, 6 Jan 2021, Twitter deleted three tweets by Donald Trump. What did they say? -- (donald trump social media)
<p>What did the three tweets say?</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/4njZx.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/4njZx.jpg" alt="enter image description here" /></a></p>
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61,472 | What authority does the Vice President have to mobilize the National Guard? | <p>After the attack on the US Capitol by pro-Trump groups, the DC National Guard was eventually called in to restore order. Strangely, it is being reported that <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/06/us/politics/national-guard-capitol-army.html" rel="noreferrer">Vice President Mike Pence was the one who approved t... | united states military vice president washington dc | 1 | What authority does the Vice President have to mobilize the National Guard? -- (united states military vice president washington dc)
<p>After the attack on the US Capitol by pro-Trump groups, the DC National Guard was eventually called in to restore order. Strangely, it is being reported that <a href="https://www.nytim... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,474 | Can the President prevent Amendment 25 removal from office by firing the Cabinet? | <p>Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the... | united states president 25th amendment | 1 | Can the President prevent Amendment 25 removal from office by firing the Cabinet? -- (united states president 25th amendment)
<p>Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,475 | Can a President be impeached after leaving office? | <p>Suppose for the sake of the question that:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>hypothetical U.S. President Liam Duke begins to be formally impeached on Jan 19, the day before the next President is sworn in.</p>
</li>
<li><p>President Duke is in fact guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors.</p>
</li>
<li><p>There ... | united states president impeachment | 1 | Can a President be impeached after leaving office? -- (united states president impeachment)
<p>Suppose for the sake of the question that:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>hypothetical U.S. President Liam Duke begins to be formally impeached on Jan 19, the day before the next President is sworn in.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Presi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,480 | How is Massachusetts' requirement to sell only zero emissions vehicles by 2035 being implemented? | <p>Several news outlets are reporting on this story this week:</p>
<ul>
<li>The Hill: <a href="https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/532684-massachusetts-to-require-100-percent-of-car-sales-to-be" rel="noreferrer">"Massachusetts to require 100 percent of car sales to be electric by 2035"</a></... | united states local government climate change environmental policy | 1 | How is Massachusetts' requirement to sell only zero emissions vehicles by 2035 being implemented? -- (united states local government climate change environmental policy)
<p>Several news outlets are reporting on this story this week:</p>
<ul>
<li>The Hill: <a href="https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,489 | How can a state governor send their National Guard units into other administrative districts? | <p>As part of yesterday's insurrection response, <a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/virginia/2021/01/06/gov-northam-sending-virginia-national-guard-and-200-state-troopers-to-washington-dc/" rel="noreferrer">VA Governor Northam sent his National Guard into D.C.</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Virginia is sending reinfo... | united states military national security | 1 | How can a state governor send their National Guard units into other administrative districts? -- (united states military national security)
<p>As part of yesterday's insurrection response, <a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/virginia/2021/01/06/gov-northam-sending-virginia-national-guard-and-200-state-troopers-to-washin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,495 | Is the President's authorization to arrest and prosecute those who destroy Federal property still active? | <p>In summer 2020, president Trump has authorized the Federal Government to enforce the law against those who vandalize or destroy monuments or other Federal
property:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>I have authorized the Federal Government to arrest anyone who vandalizes or destroys any monument, statue or other such ... | united states protests national security | 1 | Is the President's authorization to arrest and prosecute those who destroy Federal property still active? -- (united states protests national security)
<p>In summer 2020, president Trump has authorized the Federal Government to enforce the law against those who vandalize or destroy monuments or other Federal
proper... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,502 | What examples are there of federal judges being appointed to the Cabinet? | <p>The media is reporting that President-elect Joe Biden is planning to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/06/us/politics/merrick-garland-attorney-general.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">nominate Judge Merrick Garland</a>, who currently sits on the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, to be his ... | united states cabinet nomination political appointments | 1 | What examples are there of federal judges being appointed to the Cabinet? -- (united states cabinet nomination political appointments)
<p>The media is reporting that President-elect Joe Biden is planning to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/06/us/politics/merrick-garland-attorney-general.html" rel="nofollow nore... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,514 | Can an exiting US president curtail access to Air Force One from the new president? | <p>So, suppose a US president whose term is scheduled to end, schedule a long flight on board US Air Force One on the same day that the new president is to be swore in - is he allowed to do that, and if not - who is supposed to prevent this?</p>
<p>The question arises from my understanding that Air Force One is the... | united states president presidential term | 1 | Can an exiting US president curtail access to Air Force One from the new president? -- (united states president presidential term)
<p>So, suppose a US president whose term is scheduled to end, schedule a long flight on board US Air Force One on the same day that the new president is to be swore in - is he allowed to do... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,528 | If the VP resigns, can the 25th Amendment still be invoked? | <p>There is current news of <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/article/trump-resignations.html" rel="noreferrer">several of Trump's cabinet members resigning</a> with Trump only having 13 days left in his presidency.</p>
<p><strong>Question:</strong> If <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Pence" rel="noreferr... | united states president cabinet vice president 25th amendment | 1 | If the VP resigns, can the 25th Amendment still be invoked? -- (united states president cabinet vice president 25th amendment)
<p>There is current news of <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/article/trump-resignations.html" rel="noreferrer">several of Trump's cabinet members resigning</a> with Trump only having 13 days le... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,531 | Did the FBI inform the US Capitol Police on the level of possible threat on Jan 6? | <p>It's been <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/congress-electoral-college-tally-live-updates/2021/01/07/954489692/in-wake-of-insurrection-lawmakers-call-for-removal-of-top-capitol-security-offic" rel="noreferrer">reported</a> that following the rioting and break-ins from Trump supporters at the Capitol, both the (... | united states congress police fbi | 1 | Did the FBI inform the US Capitol Police on the level of possible threat on Jan 6? -- (united states congress police fbi)
<p>It's been <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/congress-electoral-college-tally-live-updates/2021/01/07/954489692/in-wake-of-insurrection-lawmakers-call-for-removal-of-top-capitol-security-offic... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,535 | Does the President have the power to pardon "persons unknown"? | <p>If a President wanted to pardon "persons unknown who were involved in [a particular activity or event]", would they have the power to do so? Or can a President only pardon named individuals?</p>
 | united states president pardon | 1 | Does the President have the power to pardon "persons unknown"? -- (united states president pardon)
<p>If a President wanted to pardon "persons unknown who were involved in [a particular activity or event]", would they have the power to do so? Or can a President only pardon named individuals?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,540 | What is the significance of the light blue "ribbon" style lapel pins worn by Cuomo and Schumer? | <p>I saw this photo of NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sen. Chuck Schumer, both of them are wearing the same or similar lapel pins:</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/TghKD.png" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/TghKD.png" alt="enter image description here" /></a></p>
<p>There was no date giv... | united states symbols new york | 1 | What is the significance of the light blue "ribbon" style lapel pins worn by Cuomo and Schumer? -- (united states symbols new york)
<p>I saw this photo of NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sen. Chuck Schumer, both of them are wearing the same or similar lapel pins:</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/TghKD.png" rel="n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,544 | Is there a way to force an incumbent or former president to reiterate claims under oath? | <p>At the moment, a substantial percentage of US citizens reportedly believes that the outcome of the 2020 presidential election was substantially affected by fraud of one sort or the other. (NOTE: whether or not those persons are correct is completely off-topic for this question)</p>
<p>The main reason for these b... | united states president | 1 | Is there a way to force an incumbent or former president to reiterate claims under oath? -- (united states president)
<p>At the moment, a substantial percentage of US citizens reportedly believes that the outcome of the 2020 presidential election was substantially affected by fraud of one sort or the other. (NOTE: whet... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,547 | How many presidents had decided not to attend the inauguration of their successor? | <p>Pres. Donald Trump announced that he will not be attending the inauguration of Joe Biden.</p>
<p>How many presidents have not attended the inauguration of their successor?</p>
 | united states president history inauguration | 1 | How many presidents had decided not to attend the inauguration of their successor? -- (united states president history inauguration)
<p>Pres. Donald Trump announced that he will not be attending the inauguration of Joe Biden.</p>
<p>How many presidents have not attended the inauguration of their successor?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,549 | Why was there a man holding an Indian Flag during the protests at the US Capitol? | <p>Why was there <a href="https://twitter.com/varungandhi80/status/1347060127845634053" rel="noreferrer">a man holding an Indian Flag during the protests</a> at the US Capitol?</p>
<p>Is there any connection between Indians and Trump supporters?</p>
<p>Both India and the U.S are democratic counties.</p>
 | united states india protests washington dc | 1 | Why was there a man holding an Indian Flag during the protests at the US Capitol? -- (united states india protests washington dc)
<p>Why was there <a href="https://twitter.com/varungandhi80/status/1347060127845634053" rel="noreferrer">a man holding an Indian Flag during the protests</a> at the US Capitol?</p>
<p>Is... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,553 | What happens with Power transition (Inauguration) during Emergency | <p>Suppose Biden is undergoing the Presidential Inauguration and some emergency event (Fire alarm, alert to potential disruptive crowds/hostiles) makes the President incapable of performing the formalities and complete his oath, who would be the de-facto president then?</p>
<p>At Noon, the Previous President(Trump)... | united states president state of emergency inauguration | 1 | What happens with Power transition (Inauguration) during Emergency -- (united states president state of emergency inauguration)
<p>Suppose Biden is undergoing the Presidential Inauguration and some emergency event (Fire alarm, alert to potential disruptive crowds/hostiles) makes the President incapable of performing th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,565 | Could the Republican Party refuse to allow Donald Trump to run in the US Presidential Election 2024? | <p>There are many rumors saying that Donald Trump would like to rerun for president in 2024. Many Republicans argue that Donald Trump has destroyed the image of the GOP and after republicans blamed Donald Trump for the US Capitol mob. Since these circumstances and Negativity towards Trump, could the Republican Party re... | united states donald trump presidential election republican party | 1 | Could the Republican Party refuse to allow Donald Trump to run in the US Presidential Election 2024? -- (united states donald trump presidential election republican party)
<p>There are many rumors saying that Donald Trump would like to rerun for president in 2024. Many Republicans argue that Donald Trump has destroyed ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,568 | Who would rule on the validity of a self pardon if there were one? | <p>Supreme Court, Congress, State Court?</p>
<p>Or would there be no ruling?</p>
 | united states president pardon | 1 | Who would rule on the validity of a self pardon if there were one? -- (united states president pardon)
<p>Supreme Court, Congress, State Court?</p>
<p>Or would there be no ruling?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,574 | Does the Speech and Debate clause protect members of Congress from prosecution for violent threats made during congressional debates? | <p>The first amendment has been interpreted to have exceptions that don’t protect violent speech, but what about this clause, could Congress members get away with saying literally anything during debates such as inciting violence or revealing classified information?</p>
 | united states congress constitution freedom of speech | 1 | Does the Speech and Debate clause protect members of Congress from prosecution for violent threats made during congressional debates? -- (united states congress constitution freedom of speech)
<p>The first amendment has been interpreted to have exceptions that don’t protect violent speech, but what about this clause, c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,577 | Can the Senate Majority Leader change during a Congressional term? | <p>With the change to the Alaska primary rules, and her recent denunciation of President Trump's actions inciting the recent violent riot/insurrection, a few (although I have yet to see particularly serious suggestion, hence my question) people have questioned whether Lisa Murkowski might leave the Republican caucus an... | united states congress senate senate rules | 1 | Can the Senate Majority Leader change during a Congressional term? -- (united states congress senate senate rules)
<p>With the change to the Alaska primary rules, and her recent denunciation of President Trump's actions inciting the recent violent riot/insurrection, a few (although I have yet to see particularly seriou... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,578 | How does the new President secure the nuclear football during a "contested" transition | <p>Following on to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/61514/can-an-exiting-us-president-curtail-access-to-air-force-one-from-the-new-preside">this question</a>... since a military aide is always near the President with the Football, how does the new President get the football if that aide with the fo... | united states president nuclear weapons political transitions | 1 | How does the new President secure the nuclear football during a "contested" transition -- (united states president nuclear weapons political transitions)
<p>Following on to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/61514/can-an-exiting-us-president-curtail-access-to-air-force-one-from-the-new-preside">this ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,583 | Could the US military legally refuse to follow a legal, but unethical order? | <p>For example, if the president ordered the military to launch nukes to attack a country that poses no real threat, assuming its legal, can the military refuse to follow through on it on the grounds that it is immoral?</p>
 | united states president military ethics | 1 | Could the US military legally refuse to follow a legal, but unethical order? -- (united states president military ethics)
<p>For example, if the president ordered the military to launch nukes to attack a country that poses no real threat, assuming its legal, can the military refuse to follow through on it on the ground... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,588 | Who chooses the ‘Designated Survivor’ at events such as the State of the Union? | <p>A ‘Designated Survivor’ is chosen for major events that most Cabinet members attend, such as the State of the Union addresses. This is done to ensure the continuity of government during emergencies.</p>
<p>Who chooses the designated survivor for such events? Is it the president, secret service or the cabinet its... | united states congress senate house of representatives succession | 1 | Who chooses the ‘Designated Survivor’ at events such as the State of the Union? -- (united states congress senate house of representatives succession)
<p>A ‘Designated Survivor’ is chosen for major events that most Cabinet members attend, such as the State of the Union addresses. This is done to ensure the continuity o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,590 | What did the framers have to say about the idea of a self pardon? | <p>Did they not explicitly state in the Constitution that it isn’t allowed because they thought it was ok or because the idea of that happening was too ridiculous to warrant their attention?</p>
 | united states president constitution pardon founding fathers | 1 | What did the framers have to say about the idea of a self pardon? -- (united states president constitution pardon founding fathers)
<p>Did they not explicitly state in the Constitution that it isn’t allowed because they thought it was ok or because the idea of that happening was too ridiculous to warrant their attentio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,592 | Is there any situation where a person who admitted to breaking the law in the interest of the United States can not be convicted legally? | <p>For example when the bombs were dropped on Japan which killed innocent civilians, but the people in the military responsible for it was not punished seemingly because ending the war was believed to be in the public interest. Is this in law or did no one decide to try to jail them because they were ok with what was c... | united states law impeachment world war ii war crime | 1 | Is there any situation where a person who admitted to breaking the law in the interest of the United States can not be convicted legally? -- (united states law impeachment world war ii war crime)
<p>For example when the bombs were dropped on Japan which killed innocent civilians, but the people in the military responsi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,593 | Can the Supreme Court strike down an impeachment that wasn’t for ‘high crimes and misdemeanors’ or is Congress the sole judge? | <p>If an impeachment for something clearly not a ‘high crime or misdemeanor’ were to go though for example for increasing tariffs, would the Supreme Court have the power to overturn their judgement?</p>
 | united states congress supreme court impeachment separation of powers | 1 | Can the Supreme Court strike down an impeachment that wasn’t for ‘high crimes and misdemeanors’ or is Congress the sole judge? -- (united states congress supreme court impeachment separation of powers)
<p>If an impeachment for something clearly not a ‘high crime or misdemeanor’ were to go though for example for increas... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,610 | Quickly prevent POTUS from initiating military or nuclear operations? | <p>As <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/8/pelosi-spoke-to-us-general-about-blocking-trump-nuke-access" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Pelosi warns Trump could be impeached for a second time</a> if he does not leave office imminently and willing, she has expressed in a letter about two things which stems this qu... | united states president congress nuclear weapons military law | 1 | Quickly prevent POTUS from initiating military or nuclear operations? -- (united states president congress nuclear weapons military law)
<p>As <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/8/pelosi-spoke-to-us-general-about-blocking-trump-nuke-access" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Pelosi warns Trump could be impeached for... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,611 | What checks and balances are there to stop the Supreme Court from grossly misinterpreting the constitution? | <p>If the Supreme Court were to rule that they have the power to impeach and convict the president because they are supposed to make sure the constitution is not violated or ruling that the first amendment only applied to members of popular political groups, would there be anything anyone could do about it or would the... | united states law constitution supreme court separation of powers | 1 | What checks and balances are there to stop the Supreme Court from grossly misinterpreting the constitution? -- (united states law constitution supreme court separation of powers)
<p>If the Supreme Court were to rule that they have the power to impeach and convict the president because they are supposed to make sure the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,612 | If a president is impeached and removed from power, do they lose all benefits usually afforded to presidents when they leave office? | <p>It is my understanding that there are a number of benefits bestowed to presidents when they leave office. These include a lucrative pension, $1 million travel budget per year, personal protection etc. Can someone clarify what these benefits are and whether or not presidents lose them if they are impeached and remo... | united states president impeachment | 1 | If a president is impeached and removed from power, do they lose all benefits usually afforded to presidents when they leave office? -- (united states president impeachment)
<p>It is my understanding that there are a number of benefits bestowed to presidents when they leave office. These include a lucrative pension, $... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,613 | Can members of the military resign if they do not want to follow an order without punishment? | <p>If a solider were ordered to go to war and they thought the war was very bad for the country, could they just resign or would they still be punished for not following the order?</p>
 | united states law crime justice military law | 1 | Can members of the military resign if they do not want to follow an order without punishment? -- (united states law crime justice military law)
<p>If a solider were ordered to go to war and they thought the war was very bad for the country, could they just resign or would they still be punished for not following the or... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,635 | Pardoning US military commanders | <h2>Question</h2>
<ol>
<li><p>Can a future president fully pardon any military commanders convicted of or charged with insubordination or any similar crime for refusing to follow orders of a current POTUS to take military or nuclear action that they deem as extreme or illegal?</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Corre... | united states president law military military law | 1 | Pardoning US military commanders -- (united states president law military military law)
<h2>Question</h2>
<ol>
<li><p>Can a future president fully pardon any military commanders convicted of or charged with insubordination or any similar crime for refusing to follow orders of a current POTUS to take military or... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,654 | How can a non-US resident best follow US politics in a balanced well reported manner? | <p>I hope this is a valid question for this SE. At the heart of politics must be reporting of the political process, and in every country of whatever system, the reporting of politics is seen as very important.</p>
<p>I'm outside the USA, and would like to follow US political news much closer than I do - more deta... | united states media fake news | 1 | How can a non-US resident best follow US politics in a balanced well reported manner? -- (united states media fake news)
<p>I hope this is a valid question for this SE. At the heart of politics must be reporting of the political process, and in every country of whatever system, the reporting of politics is seen as ver... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,660 | Can the US president be thrown out of office via a Constitutional convention? | <p>Say a very corrupt president were able to use threats to make Congress do as they said and committed many impeachable offenses, but Congress wouldn’t get rid of them, could 3/4ths of the state legislatures remove him from office using an amendment?</p>
 | united states president constitution impeachment amendment | 1 | Can the US president be thrown out of office via a Constitutional convention? -- (united states president constitution impeachment amendment)
<p>Say a very corrupt president were able to use threats to make Congress do as they said and committed many impeachable offenses, but Congress wouldn’t get rid of them, could 3/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,692 | Is there any legal procedures the President has to follow to resign or can they do it immediately? | <p>With the threat of impeachment and with that the threat of conviction and prevention from holding federal office imminent, resigning could be an effective way for the President to avoid these problems. If the House of Representatives were right about to impeach the President, could they resign immediately or would s... | united states president | 1 | Is there any legal procedures the President has to follow to resign or can they do it immediately? -- (united states president)
<p>With the threat of impeachment and with that the threat of conviction and prevention from holding federal office imminent, resigning could be an effective way for the President to avoid the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,708 | What are the powers of the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee? | <p>There is a lot of buzz about Senator Bernie Sanders becoming the Chair of the Senate Budget Committee. The question is, though, what powers does he actually gain when he takes up the Chairmanship?</p>
 | united states senate | 1 | What are the powers of the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee? -- (united states senate)
<p>There is a lot of buzz about Senator Bernie Sanders becoming the Chair of the Senate Budget Committee. The question is, though, what powers does he actually gain when he takes up the Chairmanship?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,710 | Are there states in the US where Trump supporters are in overwhelming majority? | <p>Elections are over, Biden has been elected, as we know. But there are about 75 millions of americans, who vote for Trump in 2020. It is interesting for me, how they are allocated - county voting map do not give the full picture, because it is two-colored (I've tried, but couldn't find gradient/density map).</p>
... | united states donald trump presidential election joe biden | 1 | Are there states in the US where Trump supporters are in overwhelming majority? -- (united states donald trump presidential election joe biden)
<p>Elections are over, Biden has been elected, as we know. But there are about 75 millions of americans, who vote for Trump in 2020. It is interesting for me, how they are allo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,712 | Have there been any instances where both of a state's Senate seats flipped to the opposing party in a single election? | <p>The Democratic candidates flipped both of Georgia's Senate seats, previously held by Republicans, in the 2021 runoff elections.</p>
<p>Such a situation where both Senate seats of a state change party in <em>a single election</em> should be rather uncommon since:</p>
<ol>
<li>both Senate seats have to be ... | united states election senate history | 1 | Have there been any instances where both of a state's Senate seats flipped to the opposing party in a single election? -- (united states election senate history)
<p>The Democratic candidates flipped both of Georgia's Senate seats, previously held by Republicans, in the 2021 runoff elections.</p>
<p>Such a situation... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,714 | Statistics on US political affiliation by industry? | <p>Are there any statistics available on political affiliation/preferences by industry? I got curious when wondering how much the Democrat / Republican split would differ between industries like Primary Industries (farming etc) vs Information Technology.</p>
 | united states statistics | 1 | Statistics on US political affiliation by industry? -- (united states statistics)
<p>Are there any statistics available on political affiliation/preferences by industry? I got curious when wondering how much the Democrat / Republican split would differ between industries like Primary Industries (farming etc) vs Informa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,715 | If the senate cannot remove a federal official already out of office, how can they disqualify said person from running for office again? | <h1>Background</h1>
<p>House Majority Whip James Clyburn has stated that the House may wait until after Biden's 100 days to send articles of impeachment to the senate as reported by <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/10/politics/james-clyburn-impeachment-senate-trial-biden-cnntv/#paragraph_E8E72D86-37BA-EC27-E7B1... | united states impeachment | 1 | If the senate cannot remove a federal official already out of office, how can they disqualify said person from running for office again? -- (united states impeachment)
<h1>Background</h1>
<p>House Majority Whip James Clyburn has stated that the House may wait until after Biden's 100 days to send articles of impeach... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,732 | Does all military authority come from the President? | <p>If the President were to order it person who reports directly to them, it would be expected that they follow that order assuming it's legal and ethical, but does the President have the power to give orders to people far below them such as a 1st year solider?</p>
<p>Or are there checks and balances in the militar... | united states president law military checks and balances | 1 | Does all military authority come from the President? -- (united states president law military checks and balances)
<p>If the President were to order it person who reports directly to them, it would be expected that they follow that order assuming it's legal and ethical, but does the President have the power to give ord... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,733 | Does the Senate need supermajority or just a regular majority to prevent a convicted President from running for office again? | <p>The Constitution allows the Senate to punish an impeached President with prevention from holding an important office in the future, do they need 2/3rds of the Senate to do this or 2/3rds for a conviction but only a regular majority for assigning a punishment?</p>
 | united states president constitution senate impeachment | 1 | Does the Senate need supermajority or just a regular majority to prevent a convicted President from running for office again? -- (united states president constitution senate impeachment)
<p>The Constitution allows the Senate to punish an impeached President with prevention from holding an important office in the future... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,740 | Why do politicians often say that they cannot comment on individual cases? | <p>Often you hear politicians say, "I cannot comment on individual cases".</p>
<p>I could understand if it is in court proceedings already so that politicians should avoid influencing the result, but even if it is not, they still say the same. So what's stopping them from giving out comments?</p>
<p>O... | media rhetoric | 1 | Why do politicians often say that they cannot comment on individual cases? -- (media rhetoric)
<p>Often you hear politicians say, "I cannot comment on individual cases".</p>
<p>I could understand if it is in court proceedings already so that politicians should avoid influencing the result, but even if it ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,748 | How did Trump's January 6 speech call for insurrection and violence? | <p>It wasn't easy, but I just read <a href="https://www.rev.com/blog/transcripts/donald-trump-speech-save-america-rally-transcript-january-6" rel="noreferrer">a transcript</a> of Trump's January 6 speech.</p>
<p>It's nearly all the usual rambling talk about election fraud and people that betrayed or supported him.&... | united states donald trump presidential election trump impeachment | 1 | How did Trump's January 6 speech call for insurrection and violence? -- (united states donald trump presidential election trump impeachment)
<p>It wasn't easy, but I just read <a href="https://www.rev.com/blog/transcripts/donald-trump-speech-save-america-rally-transcript-january-6" rel="noreferrer">a transcript</a> of ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,770 | Can Impeachment votes be filibustered? | <p>If a few members of the House of Representatives who opposed impeachment were to attempt to filibuster the impeachment, could they or are there any internal house rules that would prevent this?</p>
 | united states president impeachment house of representatives house rules | 1 | Can Impeachment votes be filibustered? -- (united states president impeachment house of representatives house rules)
<p>If a few members of the House of Representatives who opposed impeachment were to attempt to filibuster the impeachment, could they or are there any internal house rules that would prevent this?</p>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,773 | How would a vote in US congress taken under duress be later invalidated? | <p>My question is inspired by the hypothetical actions of some of the recent insurectionists, one of whom was pictured below:</p>
<p><img src="https://www.snopes.com/tachyon/2021/01/zip-cuffs-capitol-1-featured-scaled-e1610132753871.jpg?resize=1200,630&quality=65" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://www.snope... | united states congress legislative process contested election | 1 | How would a vote in US congress taken under duress be later invalidated? -- (united states congress legislative process contested election)
<p>My question is inspired by the hypothetical actions of some of the recent insurectionists, one of whom was pictured below:</p>
<p><img src="https://www.snopes.com/tachyon/20... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,781 | What is the rationale behind Angela Merkel's criticism of Donald Trump's ban on Twitter? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/11/germanys-merkel-hits-out-at-twitter-over-problematic-trump-ban.html" rel="noreferrer">CNBC</a>, Angela Merkel (via her chief spokesman) criticized Donald Trump's ban on Twitter.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“The right to freedom of opinion is of fundamental import... | donald trump freedom of speech social media angela merkel | 1 | What is the rationale behind Angela Merkel's criticism of Donald Trump's ban on Twitter? -- (donald trump freedom of speech social media angela merkel)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/11/germanys-merkel-hits-out-at-twitter-over-problematic-trump-ban.html" rel="noreferrer">CNBC</a>, Angela Merkel (... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,785 | Why do non-federations need bicameral parliaments? | <p>Federations often have a bicameral parliament: one house speaks for the nation itself, whereas the other one speaks for the subjects within the federation (it could be summoned by the means of the popular vote, like the U.S. Senate since Amendment XVII of 1912-13, or appointed by subject governments, like the Russia... | united states parliament federalism state legislatures bicameral | 1 | Why do non-federations need bicameral parliaments? -- (united states parliament federalism state legislatures bicameral)
<p>Federations often have a bicameral parliament: one house speaks for the nation itself, whereas the other one speaks for the subjects within the federation (it could be summoned by the means of the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,786 | What prevents a government from taxing its citizens living abroad? | <p>South Africa recently <a href="https://businesstech.co.za/news/wealth/378057/new-tax-laws-for-south-african-expats-the-facts-vs-the-noise/" rel="noreferrer">introduced new legislation</a> that means many citizens working abroad that were previously exempt from paying income tax are now required to do so. It is also ... | taxes international expat | 1 | What prevents a government from taxing its citizens living abroad? -- (taxes international expat)
<p>South Africa recently <a href="https://businesstech.co.za/news/wealth/378057/new-tax-laws-for-south-african-expats-the-facts-vs-the-noise/" rel="noreferrer">introduced new legislation</a> that means many citizens workin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,814 | When will Chuck Schumer become Majority Leader? | <p>I'm not from the USA myself and I'm trying to understand the transfer of power following the Georgia Run-off elections for the senate.</p>
<p>So far in my head I've got the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Joe Biden is the president elect and will take over on the 20th Jan</li>
<li>The Democrat's control the ... | united states senate senate rules political transitions | 1 | When will Chuck Schumer become Majority Leader? -- (united states senate senate rules political transitions)
<p>I'm not from the USA myself and I'm trying to understand the transfer of power following the Georgia Run-off elections for the senate.</p>
<p>So far in my head I've got the following:</p>
<ul>
<li... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,818 | What allows the House of Representatives to fine its members and is there precedent for doing so? | <p>Speaker Nancy Pelosi and some House members are proposing a fine for members who <a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-politics-adam-kinzinger-liz-cheney-impeachments-2a2431b25720b8815727d4e2fe4e9062" rel="noreferrer">bypass the security protocols</a> of the House or <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/stor... | united states house of representatives house rules fines | 1 | What allows the House of Representatives to fine its members and is there precedent for doing so? -- (united states house of representatives house rules fines)
<p>Speaker Nancy Pelosi and some House members are proposing a fine for members who <a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-politics-adam-kinzinger-liz... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,828 | Given Covid, why will Biden's inauguration not be virtual? | <p>No matter the social distancing practised, there will inevitably be <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-54487154" rel="nofollow noreferrer">some spread of Covid at any large gathering</a> such as an inauguration.</p>
<p>Add the crowds of people who always come to DC, just because of the inaugurati... | united states covid 19 virus joe biden inauguration | 1 | Given Covid, why will Biden's inauguration not be virtual? -- (united states covid 19 virus joe biden inauguration)
<p>No matter the social distancing practised, there will inevitably be <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-54487154" rel="nofollow noreferrer">some spread of Covid at any large gathering</a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,831 | Can the senate Democrats now force a trial with witnesses, and compel Trump to give testimony? | <p>President Trump has been impeached for a second time, in January 2021.
Now the trial goes to the senate.
Now that the Democrats have control of the senate, can they compel witnesses to give testimony, and can that include Donald Trump.
Up to 20 January, can Trump use Executive Privilege to avoid being ca... | united states donald trump senate trump impeachment | 1 | Can the senate Democrats now force a trial with witnesses, and compel Trump to give testimony? -- (united states donald trump senate trump impeachment)
<p>President Trump has been impeached for a second time, in January 2021.
Now the trial goes to the senate.
Now that the Democrats have control of the senate, c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,835 | Why are congressional votes not secret? | <p>In general, a person in the United States has the right to vote. As far as I can tell, this vote is private—no one else knows who you voted for. Why are the votes in congress public? Wouldn't it help the representatives and senators to vote with a secret ballot—they could then vote with integrity if they so chose to... | united states congress voting privacy secret ballot | 1 | Why are congressional votes not secret? -- (united states congress voting privacy secret ballot)
<p>In general, a person in the United States has the right to vote. As far as I can tell, this vote is private—no one else knows who you voted for. Why are the votes in congress public? Wouldn't it help the representatives ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,846 | Has a state official ever been impeached twice? | <p>The Wikipedia article for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump" rel="noreferrer">Donald Trump</a> states that he is</p>
<blockquote>
<p>the only federal officeholder to be impeached twice.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>What about officeholders in <em>other</em> jurisdictions of the United State... | united states impeachment | 1 | Has a state official ever been impeached twice? -- (united states impeachment)
<p>The Wikipedia article for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump" rel="noreferrer">Donald Trump</a> states that he is</p>
<blockquote>
<p>the only federal officeholder to be impeached twice.</p>
</blockquote>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,850 | Can the Senate put an in-progress impeachment trial on pause? | <h1>Background</h1>
<p>Mitch McConnell has <a href="https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-statement-on-senate-schedule-jan-2021" rel="noreferrer">released a statement</a> stating that the impeachment trial will not begin until the next regular meeting following the receipt from t... | united states impeachment senate rules | 1 | Can the Senate put an in-progress impeachment trial on pause? -- (united states impeachment senate rules)
<h1>Background</h1>
<p>Mitch McConnell has <a href="https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-statement-on-senate-schedule-jan-2021" rel="noreferrer">released a statement</a> sta... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,854 | Can the Senate Majority Leader reconvene the US Senate early during a recess? | <p>It has been unclear as to how the Senate would be able to reconvene in order to convict/acquit Trump, or at least start his trial before 1 p.m. on January 20th, which is the date and time that will happen if nothing is done. Some have suggested that it would require a unanimous consent agreement during one of the pr... | united states senate senate rules | 1 | Can the Senate Majority Leader reconvene the US Senate early during a recess? -- (united states senate senate rules)
<p>It has been unclear as to how the Senate would be able to reconvene in order to convict/acquit Trump, or at least start his trial before 1 p.m. on January 20th, which is the date and time that will ha... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,855 | Explain for kids — Why isn't Northern Ireland demanding a stay/leave referendum like Scotland? | <p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/34470">https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/34470</a> is too abstruse — the history and religion conflicts are too complicated. I'm seeking answers written for a 10 y.o.</p>
<p>Every week, I see a new article on the SNP or Nicola Sturgeon demanding a referendum to st... | brexit northern ireland independence | 1 | Explain for kids — Why isn't Northern Ireland demanding a stay/leave referendum like Scotland? -- (brexit northern ireland independence)
<p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/34470">https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/34470</a> is too abstruse — the history and religion conflicts are too complicated. I'm se... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,859 | What does "H St Aff" mean as an action taken on a proposed bill (Idaho)? | <p>Idaho's legislature is in session. I've been monitoring their activity on <a href="https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2021/legislation/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this page</a>. I can usually tell what abbreviations for actions taken on bills mean at a glance, but this one has me stumped:</p>
<pre><code>H... | united states legislative process us state laws state legislatures | 1 | What does "H St Aff" mean as an action taken on a proposed bill (Idaho)? -- (united states legislative process us state laws state legislatures)
<p>Idaho's legislature is in session. I've been monitoring their activity on <a href="https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2021/legislation/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,874 | Where can I find details of conference report that restricted construction of new public housing units, and was added to H.R.4194? | <p>The <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4194/text/pl?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22cite%3APL105-276%22%5D%7D&r=1" rel="nofollow noreferrer">published law for H.R.4194</a> includes the restriction of building public housing units</p>
<blockquote>
<p>[[Page 112 STAT. 2556]]</p>
... | united states legislation housing public funding specific legislation | 1 | Where can I find details of conference report that restricted construction of new public housing units, and was added to H.R.4194? -- (united states legislation housing public funding specific legislation)
<p>The <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4194/text/pl?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22cit... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,894 | Was there a limit on the number of times a person could have been elected the president of the United States before 1951? | <p>According to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-second_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution" rel="noreferrer">twenty-second amendment</a> to the United States Constitution:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than
twice.</p>
</block... | united states presidential election constitution | 1 | Was there a limit on the number of times a person could have been elected the president of the United States before 1951? -- (united states presidential election constitution)
<p>According to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-second_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution" rel="noreferrer">twenty-se... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,907 | Can all sanctions imposed by Trump administration be removed by Biden? | <p>Secretary Pompeo has recently announced some more <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-usa/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-iranian-foundations-in-last-days-of-trump-term-idUSKBN29I24N" rel="nofollow noreferrer">sanctions</a> on Iranian Astan Qods foundation. It seems that Biden wants to return to <a... | united states president iran middle east sanctions | 1 | Can all sanctions imposed by Trump administration be removed by Biden? -- (united states president iran middle east sanctions)
<p>Secretary Pompeo has recently announced some more <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-usa/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-iranian-foundations-in-last-days-of-trump-term-idUS... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,911 | Can a vice-president vote for his successor in the Senate before becoming president under the 25th amendment? | <p>What does the constitution prescribe in a situation where there is a 50-50 Senate, the president passes away or resigns, and the vice-president becomes the president? Section 2 of the 25th amendment states that a new vice-president (who, under those circumstances, would also be the Senate tiebreaker) is chosen by th... | united states senate vice president 25th amendment | 1 | Can a vice-president vote for his successor in the Senate before becoming president under the 25th amendment? -- (united states senate vice president 25th amendment)
<p>What does the constitution prescribe in a situation where there is a 50-50 Senate, the president passes away or resigns, and the vice-president becomes... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,914 | During Trump's presidency, did White Americans (on average, still) believe there was more anti-White than anti-Black bias in the US? | <p>An interesting, perhaps, survey on perceptions of racial inequality in the US, conducted some 10 years ago, as (somewhat better) summarized in <a href="https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Publication%20Files/Racial%20Color%20Blindness_16f0f9c6-9a67-4125-ae30-5eb1ae1eff59.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">another paper</a> (of ... | united states donald trump polling racism barack obama | 1 | During Trump's presidency, did White Americans (on average, still) believe there was more anti-White than anti-Black bias in the US? -- (united states donald trump polling racism barack obama)
<p>An interesting, perhaps, survey on perceptions of racial inequality in the US, conducted some 10 years ago, as (somewhat bet... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,924 | Is there any example of multiple countries negotiating as a bloc for buying COVID-19 vaccines, except for EU? | <p>The European Union started <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-vaccines-exclus/exclusive-eu-in-talks-with-moderna-biontech-curevac-to-secure-possible-covid-vaccines-sources-idUSKCN24I1HA" rel="noreferrer">negotiations with vaccine producers back in July 2020</a> and that means that more... | international relations covid 19 virus | 1 | Is there any example of multiple countries negotiating as a bloc for buying COVID-19 vaccines, except for EU? -- (international relations covid 19 virus)
<p>The European Union started <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-vaccines-exclus/exclusive-eu-in-talks-with-moderna-biontech-curevac-to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,929 | Any data about Trump supporters amount in National Guard? | <p>As we <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/inside-25000-national-guardsmen-arriving-washington-dc/story?id=75299202" rel="nofollow noreferrer">know</a>, now there is about 25000 national guardsmen in Washington DC. But doesn't it increase risk of strikes from the inside, from hidden Trump supporters? More people... | united states donald trump military joe biden inauguration | 1 | Any data about Trump supporters amount in National Guard? -- (united states donald trump military joe biden inauguration)
<p>As we <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/inside-25000-national-guardsmen-arriving-washington-dc/story?id=75299202" rel="nofollow noreferrer">know</a>, now there is about 25000 national guar... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,936 | The House has passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act | <p>What happens now? When will the Senate vote on it? And if the Senate passes, what happens then?</p>
 | united states senate house of representatives legislative process legislation | 1 | The House has passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act -- (united states senate house of representatives legislative process legislation)
<p>What happens now? When will the Senate vote on it? And if the Senate passes, what happens then?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,946 | What determines who gets to stay in the Presidential Townhouse / Trowbridge House? | <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Townhouse" rel="noreferrer">Presidential Townhouse</a> (716 Jackson Place NW) is a government property near the White House</p>
<blockquote>
<p>reserved for the exclusive use of former presidents of the United States during visits to the capital.</p>&#x... | united states president washington dc | 1 | What determines who gets to stay in the Presidential Townhouse / Trowbridge House? -- (united states president washington dc)
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Townhouse" rel="noreferrer">Presidential Townhouse</a> (716 Jackson Place NW) is a government property near the White House</p>
<bl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,951 | Can states buy vaccines directly from the manufacturers? | <p><a href="https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/new-york-seeks-to-buy-vaccines-directly-from-pfizer-11611001427" rel="noreferrer">New York</a> and <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/01/11/covid-19-vaccine-pfizer-michigan-gretchen-whitmer/6629216002/" rel="noreferrer">Michigan</a> have been reque... | united states covid 19 virus federalism vaccine | 1 | Can states buy vaccines directly from the manufacturers? -- (united states covid 19 virus federalism vaccine)
<p><a href="https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/new-york-seeks-to-buy-vaccines-directly-from-pfizer-11611001427" rel="noreferrer">New York</a> and <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/01/1... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,965 | How do modern conservatives frame identity-based disparities? | <p>I was reading the president's recent <a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/The-Presidents-Advisory-1776-Commission-Final-Report.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">1776 Commission</a> and was struck by how the idea of identity politics is portrayed as the offspring of the Civil Rights Movement (act... | united states civil rights identity politics | 1 | How do modern conservatives frame identity-based disparities? -- (united states civil rights identity politics)
<p>I was reading the president's recent <a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/The-Presidents-Advisory-1776-Commission-Final-Report.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">1776 Commission</a> and... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,967 | Have there been (or are there) serious proposals to extend the terms of the US House of Representatives? | <p>The term of the US House of Representatives is two years, which is very short compared to parliaments in other countries (e.g. in Germany the Bundestag is elected for four years and state parliaments are shifting from four to five years).</p>
<p>Have there been (or are there) serious proposals in recent history... | united states house of representatives | 1 | Have there been (or are there) serious proposals to extend the terms of the US House of Representatives? -- (united states house of representatives)
<p>The term of the US House of Representatives is two years, which is very short compared to parliaments in other countries (e.g. in Germany the Bundestag is elected for f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,986 | Is it usual to make significant geo-political statements immediately before leaving office? | <p>Yesterday, less than 24 hours before leaving office <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/19/mike-pompeo-china-uighur-genocide-sanctions-xinjiang" rel="noreferrer">Mike Pompeo</a> declared that China was commiting genocide against its Uighur population.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The US secretary of s... | united states geopolitics | 1 | Is it usual to make significant geo-political statements immediately before leaving office? -- (united states geopolitics)
<p>Yesterday, less than 24 hours before leaving office <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/19/mike-pompeo-china-uighur-genocide-sanctions-xinjiang" rel="noreferrer">Mike Pompeo</a> ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,987 | How is the seniority of Senators decided when most factors are tied? | <p>Senator-elect Raphael Warnock recently <a href="https://twitter.com/ReverendWarnock/status/1351738722690035714" rel="noreferrer">tweeted a photo with the caption</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>.@ossoff trying to explain how he gets to be the senior senator from Georgia.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>I'm wondering a... | united states senate senate rules | 1 | How is the seniority of Senators decided when most factors are tied? -- (united states senate senate rules)
<p>Senator-elect Raphael Warnock recently <a href="https://twitter.com/ReverendWarnock/status/1351738722690035714" rel="noreferrer">tweeted a photo with the caption</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>.@ossoff tryin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,991 | Day-One executive actions from Biden's predecessors? | <p>Commenting on Biden's plan to sign a number of executive orders on Inauguration Day, the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-trump-orders-masks/2021/01/20/7b6a1bec-5a98-11eb-b8bd-ee36b1cd18bf_story.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Washington Post</a> quotes Jen Psaki as follows:</p>
<blockquote... | united states president executive order | 1 | Day-One executive actions from Biden's predecessors? -- (united states president executive order)
<p>Commenting on Biden's plan to sign a number of executive orders on Inauguration Day, the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-trump-orders-masks/2021/01/20/7b6a1bec-5a98-11eb-b8bd-ee36b1cd18bf_story.ht... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,994 | What happens with the second impeachment now that Trump has left office? | <p>I know there has been talk already about whether or not a former president can be impeached. I have not, however, heard the practical ending to that talk. What happens with Trump's second impeachment (over the events of Jan 6 2021) now that he has left office (or will have left office come noon time)? Are there prac... | united states donald trump trump impeachment | 1 | What happens with the second impeachment now that Trump has left office? -- (united states donald trump trump impeachment)
<p>I know there has been talk already about whether or not a former president can be impeached. I have not, however, heard the practical ending to that talk. What happens with Trump's second impeac... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,010 | How do countries justify their missile programs? | <p>I will use India as an example.</p>
<p>India seems to have only two real enemies: China and Pakistan.</p>
<p>The longest range missiles India would need to launch an attack on China should be roughly around 5000 km (4788.76 km, to be specific).</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/jliJJ.png" rel="no... | united states india military pakistan missile | 1 | How do countries justify their missile programs? -- (united states india military pakistan missile)
<p>I will use India as an example.</p>
<p>India seems to have only two real enemies: China and Pakistan.</p>
<p>The longest range missiles India would need to launch an attack on China should be roughly around 50... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,017 | As of 2021-01-20, which Federal facilities did not require wearing a mask on premises? | <p>President Biden <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/20/executive-order-protecting-the-federal-workforce-and-requiring-mask-wearing/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">signed an executive order</a> today titled "Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring ... | united states covid 19 virus | 1 | As of 2021-01-20, which Federal facilities did not require wearing a mask on premises? -- (united states covid 19 virus)
<p>President Biden <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/20/executive-order-protecting-the-federal-workforce-and-requiring-mask-wearing/" rel="nofollow norefe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,020 | Why does the US President use a new pen for each order? | <p>This photo shows President Biden at his desk in the Oval Office. He is holding a pen and signing an executive order. On his right is a pile of further executive orders. In front is a box with approximately 12 pens, apparently one for each order.</p>
<p><img src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/850... | united states executive order | 1 | Why does the US President use a new pen for each order? -- (united states executive order)
<p>This photo shows President Biden at his desk in the Oval Office. He is holding a pen and signing an executive order. On his right is a pile of further executive orders. In front is a box with approximately 12 pens, apparent... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,028 | Why hasn't Russia or China come up with any system yet to bypass USD? | <ul>
<li><a href="https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3117925/china-urged-tap-rcep-trade-deal-future-digital-payments" rel="noreferrer">China urged to tap RCEP trade deal for future digital payments system as US sanctions loom</a></li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<p>China should consider using dig... | united states economy russian federation china sanctions | 1 | Why hasn't Russia or China come up with any system yet to bypass USD? -- (united states economy russian federation china sanctions)
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3117925/china-urged-tap-rcep-trade-deal-future-digital-payments" rel="noreferrer">China urged to tap RCEP trade dea... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,030 | What are the main criteria used by the European Commission to compute the COVID-19 vaccines to be received by the member state? | <p>I have recently seen an interview with <a href="https://headlinesmania.com/romaniaeng/first-appointment-to-vlad-voiculescus-team-andreea-moldovan-one-of-romanias-leading-epidemiologists-will-be-the-state-secretary-for-the-ministry-of-health/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">a Romanian State Secretary at Health Ministr</a>... | covid 19 virus european commission | 1 | What are the main criteria used by the European Commission to compute the COVID-19 vaccines to be received by the member state? -- (covid 19 virus european commission)
<p>I have recently seen an interview with <a href="https://headlinesmania.com/romaniaeng/first-appointment-to-vlad-voiculescus-team-andreea-moldovan-one... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,035 | How unusual is a Vice President presiding over their own replacement in the Senate? | <p>Yesterday, new Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the swearing-in of 3 new Senators, including her own replacement. This required her to read a statement which had her own name in it, so she was referring to herself in the 3rd person. She even remarked at the time how weird that felt.</p>
<p>My questio... | united states senate vice president kamala harris | 1 | How unusual is a Vice President presiding over their own replacement in the Senate? -- (united states senate vice president kamala harris)
<p>Yesterday, new Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the swearing-in of 3 new Senators, including her own replacement. This required her to read a statement which had her o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,042 | Did the Founding Fathers consider creating something similar to the current filibuster? | <p>In the US Senate, the current filibuster rules mean that, with a few specific exceptions, all Senate business requires an effective 60-vote super-majority to pass. Many people treat this as an important and longstanding tradition, but as Brythan describes in their <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/10364/... | united states senate history senate rules filibuster | 1 | Did the Founding Fathers consider creating something similar to the current filibuster? -- (united states senate history senate rules filibuster)
<p>In the US Senate, the current filibuster rules mean that, with a few specific exceptions, all Senate business requires an effective 60-vote super-majority to pass. Many pe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,056 | How big is this customs-clearing fee that packages from the UK to the EU incur? | <p>The BBC has <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55757931" rel="noreferrer">an article</a> that lots of Germans are apparently refusing to accept packages they ordered from the UK once they are presented with the new customs clearing form/fee.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Since 1 January, lots of European custo... | united kingdom european union brexit trade borders | 1 | How big is this customs-clearing fee that packages from the UK to the EU incur? -- (united kingdom european union brexit trade borders)
<p>The BBC has <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55757931" rel="noreferrer">an article</a> that lots of Germans are apparently refusing to accept packages they ordered from th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,070 | Is there a contingency if a power sharing agreement cannot be made? | <p>As I'm sure many people know, the Senate is currently in negotiations for a power sharing agreement in a 50/50 body. The main sticking point being a commitment over the filibuster. As I understand it, until the agreement is reached, committees remain under Republican control (i.e. they have more seats on committee... | united states senate senate rules filibuster | 1 | Is there a contingency if a power sharing agreement cannot be made? -- (united states senate senate rules filibuster)
<p>As I'm sure many people know, the Senate is currently in negotiations for a power sharing agreement in a 50/50 body. The main sticking point being a commitment over the filibuster. As I understand ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,072 | Why is it common for senators to not vote on cabinet confirmations? | <p>On January 20th, Avril Haines was Biden's first cabinet confirmation, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/20/politics/avril-haines-confirmation-vote/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">receiving an 84-10 vote in the Senate</a>. Similarly, Biden's nominee for Defence Secretary <a href="https://www.reuters.com/... | united states senate cabinet nomination | 1 | Why is it common for senators to not vote on cabinet confirmations? -- (united states senate cabinet nomination)
<p>On January 20th, Avril Haines was Biden's first cabinet confirmation, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/20/politics/avril-haines-confirmation-vote/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">receiving an... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,077 | Which senator largely singlehandedly defeated the repeal of the Logan Act? | <p>A long <a href="https://harvardjol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2019/06/HLL203_crop.pdf" rel="noreferrer">article</a> on the Logan Act mentions this failed attempt to repeal it, during the Carter administration:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>After decades of deflecting Logan Act entreaties, an exasperated Departmen... | united states law senate specific legislation | 1 | Which senator largely singlehandedly defeated the repeal of the Logan Act? -- (united states law senate specific legislation)
<p>A long <a href="https://harvardjol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2019/06/HLL203_crop.pdf" rel="noreferrer">article</a> on the Logan Act mentions this failed attempt to repeal it, during the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,080 | Interactive election results charts | <p>Is anyone aware of a site with interactive maps where the real-time results of the 2020 US presidential election results can be found?</p>
<p>I find many claims of there being some specific vote counts being reported at given times throughout counting. <strong>For example</strong>, I'm looking for a way to veri... | united states presidential election | 1 | Interactive election results charts -- (united states presidential election)
<p>Is anyone aware of a site with interactive maps where the real-time results of the 2020 US presidential election results can be found?</p>
<p>I find many claims of there being some specific vote counts being reported at given times thro... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,083 | Why does the 50–50 Senate need a new organizing resolution before Democrats can take control of committee chairmanships? | <p>Unlike the House of Representatives where its <a href="https://www.rollcall.com/2021/01/04/house-adopts-rules-package-for-117th-congress/" rel="noreferrer">"rules package"</a> expires at the end of each Congress, the Senate continues to operate on an existing organizing resolution from previous Congresses.... | united states congress senate senate rules | 1 | Why does the 50–50 Senate need a new organizing resolution before Democrats can take control of committee chairmanships? -- (united states congress senate senate rules)
<p>Unlike the House of Representatives where its <a href="https://www.rollcall.com/2021/01/04/house-adopts-rules-package-for-117th-congress/" rel="nore... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,085 | Committee Chairmanship Appointments | <p>I had assumed there was some significance to Bernie Sanders becoming the Chair of the Budget Committee, but it appears to be an <a href="https://www.salon.com/2021/01/18/gop-nightmare-about-to-come-true-senate-budget-committee-chair-bernie-sanders_partner/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">automatic</a> assignment rather t... | united states senate senate rules | 1 | Committee Chairmanship Appointments -- (united states senate senate rules)
<p>I had assumed there was some significance to Bernie Sanders becoming the Chair of the Budget Committee, but it appears to be an <a href="https://www.salon.com/2021/01/18/gop-nightmare-about-to-come-true-senate-budget-committee-chair-bernie-sa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,088 | Can the US House/Congress impeach/convict a private citizen that hasn't held office? | <p>The current debate right now is whether or not the US Senate can hold an impeachment trial and potentially convict an ex-president who is now technically considered a private citizen. To be clear, the impeachment occurred during the presidency, but the trial will be held after his presidency. The speculated purpose ... | united states impeachment house of representatives | 1 | Can the US House/Congress impeach/convict a private citizen that hasn't held office? -- (united states impeachment house of representatives)
<p>The current debate right now is whether or not the US Senate can hold an impeachment trial and potentially convict an ex-president who is now technically considered a private c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,092 | What happens if election fraud is found after a president is elected? | <p>A proportion of Donald Trump's supporters believe that the presidential election that has recently led to Joe Biden being sworn in was fraudulent. As I recall, numerous states, such as Arizona, are currently under pressure to audit their elections. Suppose that one such audit happens and finds very strong evidence o... | united states president presidential election law election fraud | 1 | What happens if election fraud is found after a president is elected? -- (united states president presidential election law election fraud)
<p>A proportion of Donald Trump's supporters believe that the presidential election that has recently led to Joe Biden being sworn in was fraudulent. As I recall, numerous states, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,093 | Current status of a prospective 2017 EU fining of the UK for allowing undervalued Chinese imports | <p><a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-faces-e2-billion-eu-payment-for-china-fraud-trade/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">According to Politico in 2017</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Britain faces a potential €2 billion bill from Brussels after EU investigators found that U.K. authorities turned a blind eye to a m... | united kingdom european union trade | 1 | Current status of a prospective 2017 EU fining of the UK for allowing undervalued Chinese imports -- (united kingdom european union trade)
<p><a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-faces-e2-billion-eu-payment-for-china-fraud-trade/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">According to Politico in 2017</a>:</p>
<blockquote>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,097 | What is the Biden administration's position on the WHO investigation into the origins of coronavirus? | <p>Has the Biden administration expressed support of the World Health Organization investigating the origins of COVID-19 in China?</p>
<p>The Wikipedia article on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investigations_into_the_origin_of_COVID-19#World_Health_Organization_investigations" rel="nofollow noreferrer"... | united states china covid 19 virus joe biden who | 1 | What is the Biden administration's position on the WHO investigation into the origins of coronavirus? -- (united states china covid 19 virus joe biden who)
<p>Has the Biden administration expressed support of the World Health Organization investigating the origins of COVID-19 in China?</p>
<p>The Wikipedia article ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,103 | Can the Chinese president be impeached? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-43361276" rel="noreferrer">this</a> article:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>China has approved the removal of the two-term limit on the
presidency, effectively allowing Xi Jinping to remain in power for
life.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>I'd like t... | constitution china impeachment chinese communist party | 1 | Can the Chinese president be impeached? -- (constitution china impeachment chinese communist party)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-43361276" rel="noreferrer">this</a> article:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>China has approved the removal of the two-term limit on the
presidency, effe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,107 | Have OANN or Newsmax asked any questions (thus far) at the the press conferences of the Biden White House? | <p>I'm curious if these two organizations (OANN and Newsmax)--both <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/11/30/939030504/newsmax-rises-on-wave-of-resentment-toward-media-especially-fox-news" rel="nofollow noreferrer">known</a> for being more pro-Trump than even Fox News-- and both still part of the White House press corps ... | united states president media joe biden | 1 | Have OANN or Newsmax asked any questions (thus far) at the the press conferences of the Biden White House? -- (united states president media joe biden)
<p>I'm curious if these two organizations (OANN and Newsmax)--both <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/11/30/939030504/newsmax-rises-on-wave-of-resentment-toward-media-es... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
62,109 | Who swears in the president if all of the sitting members of the Supreme Court are dead? | <p>The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is supposed to swear in president-elect of the United States. If there is no sitting Chief Justice, another member of the court would swear the president and vice-president in.</p>
<p>However, what if the entire court does not have any sitting members. Who swears in the pre... | united states president senate supreme court inauguration | 1 | Who swears in the president if all of the sitting members of the Supreme Court are dead? -- (united states president senate supreme court inauguration)
<p>The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is supposed to swear in president-elect of the United States. If there is no sitting Chief Justice, another member of the cour... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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