NS House of Cards - Character RP [OOC/Open/NEW]

[The Kingdom of Glitter]

Ah yes, so the Kennedy.

I'm actually a Congressman from Massachusetts too, District 10 (the Cape District).

Happy to work with a Kennedy c:

[Lykens]

Ah yes, so the Kennedy.

I'm actually a Congressman from Massachusetts too, District 10 (the Cape District).

Happy to work with a Kennedy c:

We need more republicans, although the more democrats the merrier, it won't be too fun with two republicans, and a hundred and ninety so NPC's.

[Waztaskio]

Do you guys think this would be beneficial to add to the OP pages of both the House and Senate?

Resolutions

A Resolution is a non-binding legislative measure generally used to express an opinion, set Congressional rules, or offer an award/recognition. The House of Representatives may pass a House Resolution by simple majority vote. The Senate may pass a Senate Resolution by simple majority vote. And the Congress can pass a Concurrent Resolution if both Houses approve that resolution by simple major it vote. Congress presents Resolutions to the President, but these resolutions hold no legal authority, and the President does not sign or veto these resolutions.

IN THE [HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES/SENATE] OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Mr. CHUCK, for himself [and cosponsors, if any], offers A RESOLUTION To [say whatever the resolution says]. BE IT RESOLVED by [the House of Representatives/Senate] of the United States:

Section 1. Title.

This bill will be known and cited as the House/Senate Example Resolution of 2018.

Section 2. Sense of Congress.

It is the Sense of Congress that Brett Kingsley is the sexiest man on Earth.

Section 3. Award.

Congress does hereby award to Brett Kingsley the "Sexiest Man Alive" award.

IN THE [HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES/SENATE] OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Mr. CHUCK, for himself [and cosponsors, if any], offers A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To [say whatever the resolution says]. BE IT CONCURRENTLY RESOLVED by the House of Representatives and Senate of the United States in Congress Assembled:

Section 1. Title.

This bill will be known and cited as the Example Concurrent Resolution of 2018.

Section 2. Sense of Congress.

It is the Sense of Congress that Brett Kingsley is the sexiest man on Earth.

Section 3. Award.

Congress does hereby award to Brett Kingsley the "Sexiest Man Alive" award.

Acts

An Act of Congress is a binding legislative measure used to establish or amend a law. An Act of Congress is a statute, holding the force of law once enacted. Each House of Congress must approve an Act by majority vote for it to take effect. An Act of Congress takes effect only when signed by the President or enacted via a veto override.

IN THE [HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES/SENATE] OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Mr. CHUCK, for himself [and cosponsors, if any], offers A BILL To [do whatever the bill seeks to do]. BE IT ENACTED by the House of Representatives and Senate of the United States in Congress Assembled:

SECTION 1. TITLE, EFFECT.

(a) This bill will be known and cited as the "Example Bill Act of 2018".

(b) This bill will take effect upon its enactment.

SECTION 2. RANDOM PROVISIONS.

(a) The Secretary of State is directed to --
(1) bla;
(2) bla bla bla; and
(3) bla bla bla bla bla.

(b) The Secretary of Defense will immediately yada yada yada.


SECTION 3. MORE RANDOM PROVISIONS.
The combination of "bla bla bla" and "yada yada yada" is hereby prohibited.

Joint Resolutions

A Joint Resolution is a binding legislative measure that holds the force of law if enacted, but that is used only for specific purposes. Congress generally uses Joint Resolutions to make one-time appropriations, to issue short-term orders to the executive, to correct typos in a recently passed bill, to ask the President to veto a recently passed bill, or to setup temporary commissions/committees (such as the 9/11 commission). Congress also uses Joint Resolutions for more august purposes such as authorizing continued spending in the absence of a budget, annexing territories, and declaring war. A Joint Resolution must be passed by a majority vote in each House of Congress, and must be signed by the President (or enacted via veto override).

A Joint Resolution may also be used to amend the Constitution. A Joint Resolution proposing a constitutional amendment must pass by a 2/3 vote. The amendment then must be ratified by 3/4 the states within seven years to take effect.

IN THE [HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES/SENATE] OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Mr. CHUCK, for himself [and cosponsors, if any], offers A JOINT RESOLUTION To [do whatever the bill seeks to do]. BE IT JOINTY RESOLVED by the House of Representatives and Senate of the United States in Congress Assembled:

SECTION 1. TITLE, EFFECT.

(a) This bill will be known and cited as the "Example Joint Resolution of 2018".

(b) This bill will take effect upon its enactment.

SECTION 2. RANDOM PROVISIONS.

(a) The Example Act of 2018 is amended such that the "iz," in Section 8 is replaced with "is".

(b) The President is requested to veto the Example Act of 2019.

SECTION 3. MORE RANDOM PROVISIONS.
Congress does hereby establish a Special Commission on Dancing to issue a report within five years detailing the best form of dancing.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the [legislatures or conventions] of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission by the Congress, and which shall be known and cited in Congress as the "Presidential Amendment":
‘‘ARTICLE
‘‘SECTION 1. For purposes of representation in the Congress, election of the President and Vice President, and article V of this Constitution, the District constituting the seat of government of the United States shall be treated as though it were a State.
‘‘SEC. 2. The exercise of the rights and powers conferred under this article shall be by the people of the District constituting the seat of government, and as shall be provided by the Congress.
‘‘SEC. 3. The twenty-third article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed.
‘‘SEC. 4. This article shall be inoperative, unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission.’’

Going to get this implemented then. Since I got no objections.

[The Kingdom of Glitter]

Ah yes, so the Kennedy.

I'm actually a Congressman from Massachusetts too, District 10 (the Cape District).

Happy to work with a Kennedy c:

We need more republicans, although the more democrats the merrier, it won't be too fun with two republicans, and a hundred and ninety so NPC's.

The Occupy Democrats will cause us enough trouble.

Since we have such a huge majority in the House, we only really need House Minority Leadership.

The Senate really is where we need a good mix of Democrats and Republicans since it is so close.

[Lykens]

Do you guys think this would be beneficial to add to the OP pages of both the House and Senate?

Resolutions

A Resolution is a non-binding legislative measure generally used to express an opinion, set Congressional rules, or offer an award/recognition. The House of Representatives may pass a House Resolution by simple majority vote. The Senate may pass a Senate Resolution by simple majority vote. And the Congress can pass a Concurrent Resolution if both Houses approve that resolution by simple major it vote. Congress presents Resolutions to the President, but these resolutions hold no legal authority, and the President does not sign or veto these resolutions.

IN THE [HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES/SENATE] OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Mr. CHUCK, for himself [and cosponsors, if any], offers A RESOLUTION To [say whatever the resolution says]. BE IT RESOLVED by [the House of Representatives/Senate] of the United States:

Section 1. Title.

This bill will be known and cited as the House/Senate Example Resolution of 2018.

Section 2. Sense of Congress.

It is the Sense of Congress that Brett Kingsley is the sexiest man on Earth.

Section 3. Award.

Congress does hereby award to Brett Kingsley the "Sexiest Man Alive" award.

IN THE [HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES/SENATE] OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Mr. CHUCK, for himself [and cosponsors, if any], offers A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To [say whatever the resolution says]. BE IT CONCURRENTLY RESOLVED by the House of Representatives and Senate of the United States in Congress Assembled:

Section 1. Title.

This bill will be known and cited as the Example Concurrent Resolution of 2018.

Section 2. Sense of Congress.

It is the Sense of Congress that Brett Kingsley is the sexiest man on Earth.

Section 3. Award.

Congress does hereby award to Brett Kingsley the "Sexiest Man Alive" award.

Acts

An Act of Congress is a binding legislative measure used to establish or amend a law. An Act of Congress is a statute, holding the force of law once enacted. Each House of Congress must approve an Act by majority vote for it to take effect. An Act of Congress takes effect only when signed by the President or enacted via a veto override.

IN THE [HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES/SENATE] OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Mr. CHUCK, for himself [and cosponsors, if any], offers A BILL To [do whatever the bill seeks to do]. BE IT ENACTED by the House of Representatives and Senate of the United States in Congress Assembled:

SECTION 1. TITLE, EFFECT.

(a) This bill will be known and cited as the "Example Bill Act of 2018".

(b) This bill will take effect upon its enactment.

SECTION 2. RANDOM PROVISIONS.

(a) The Secretary of State is directed to --
(1) bla;
(2) bla bla bla; and
(3) bla bla bla bla bla.

(b) The Secretary of Defense will immediately yada yada yada.


SECTION 3. MORE RANDOM PROVISIONS.
The combination of "bla bla bla" and "yada yada yada" is hereby prohibited.

Joint Resolutions

A Joint Resolution is a binding legislative measure that holds the force of law if enacted, but that is used only for specific purposes. Congress generally uses Joint Resolutions to make one-time appropriations, to issue short-term orders to the executive, to correct typos in a recently passed bill, to ask the President to veto a recently passed bill, or to setup temporary commissions/committees (such as the 9/11 commission). Congress also uses Joint Resolutions for more august purposes such as authorizing continued spending in the absence of a budget, annexing territories, and declaring war. A Joint Resolution must be passed by a majority vote in each House of Congress, and must be signed by the President (or enacted via veto override).

A Joint Resolution may also be used to amend the Constitution. A Joint Resolution proposing a constitutional amendment must pass by a 2/3 vote. The amendment then must be ratified by 3/4 the states within seven years to take effect.

IN THE [HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES/SENATE] OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Mr. CHUCK, for himself [and cosponsors, if any], offers A JOINT RESOLUTION To [do whatever the bill seeks to do]. BE IT JOINTY RESOLVED by the House of Representatives and Senate of the United States in Congress Assembled:

SECTION 1. TITLE, EFFECT.

(a) This bill will be known and cited as the "Example Joint Resolution of 2018".

(b) This bill will take effect upon its enactment.

SECTION 2. RANDOM PROVISIONS.

(a) The Example Act of 2018 is amended such that the "iz," in Section 8 is replaced with "is".

(b) The President is requested to veto the Example Act of 2019.

SECTION 3. MORE RANDOM PROVISIONS.
Congress does hereby establish a Special Commission on Dancing to issue a report within five years detailing the best form of dancing.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the [legislatures or conventions] of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission by the Congress, and which shall be known and cited in Congress as the "Presidential Amendment":
‘‘ARTICLE
‘‘SECTION 1. For purposes of representation in the Congress, election of the President and Vice President, and article V of this Constitution, the District constituting the seat of government of the United States shall be treated as though it were a State.
‘‘SEC. 2. The exercise of the rights and powers conferred under this article shall be by the people of the District constituting the seat of government, and as shall be provided by the Congress.
‘‘SEC. 3. The twenty-third article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed.
‘‘SEC. 4. This article shall be inoperative, unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission.’’

Going to get this implemented then. Since I got no objections.

You mean to replace the little blah blah parts right?

Edit: Nevermind, those were examples, pay no mind to me :L.

[Waztaskio]

Going to get this implemented then. Since I got no objections.

You mean to replace the little blah blah parts right?

Yes, this is just a format for you people in Congress to go by.

[Lykens]

You mean to replace the little blah blah parts right?

Yes, this is just a format for you people in Congress to go by.

They look good, thank you for bringing those in Waz.

[Aushanit]

So where's the other Kansas Democrat at? I feel as if we need to work some bills together.

[Lykens]

So where's the other Kansas Democrat at? I feel as if we need to work some bills together.

Bills such as?

edit: And I believe Kraciva is offline. Spoke too soon.

[Waztaskio]

Yes, this is just a format for you people in Congress to go by.

They look good, thank you for bringing those in Waz.

No probs.

[Aushanit]

So where's the other Kansas Democrat at? I feel as if we need to work some bills together.

Bills such as?

edit: And I believe Kraciva is offline. Spoke too soon.

Moderate gun restriction bill nothing to over reaching in the said field however. Basically it just runs with the whole stricter background checks issue to help make sure people with Phycological disorders that could pose a risk to society don't slip past the background checks and other such things implemented to mentally capable and law abiding citizens may have the right to own a firearm.

Just a basic idea which is why I want another representative or senator to hop in and help with the bill. It also be nice if we could get a Republican in the mix as well just to ensure that at least all sides had a say in the bill and to help creat a bipartisan bill that would appeal to both sides.

[Sulania]

Bills such as?

edit: And I believe Kraciva is offline. Spoke too soon.

Moderate gun restriction bill nothing to over reaching in the said field however. Basically it just runs with the whole stricter background checks issue to help make sure people with Phycological disorders that could pose a risk to society don't slip past the background checks and other such things implemented to mentally capable and law abiding citizens may have the right to own a firearm.

Just a basic idea which is why I want another representative or senator to hop in and help with the bill. It also be nice if we could get a Republican in the mix as well just to ensure that at least all sides had a say in the bill and to help creat a bipartisan bill that would appeal to both sides.

My Libertarian Senator could get behind this, only if it's to get the guns out of the hands of people with psychological disorders that could pose a threat to society.

[Lykens]

Bills such as?

edit: And I believe Kraciva is offline. Spoke too soon.

Moderate gun restriction bill nothing to over reaching in the said field however. Basically it just runs with the whole stricter background checks issue to help make sure people with Phycological disorders that could pose a risk to society don't slip past the background checks and other such things implemented to mentally capable and law abiding citizens may have the right to own a firearm.

Just a basic idea which is why I want another representative or senator to hop in and help with the bill. It also be nice if we could get a Republican in the mix as well just to ensure that at least all sides had a say in the bill and to help creat a bipartisan bill that would appeal to both sides.

I'd be happy to help you with a bill like that, we'd just need to make sure the crazy dignified majority leader agrees with us.

Meaning we'd need to call in a lot of favors.

[Aushanit]

Moderate gun restriction bill nothing to over reaching in the said field however. Basically it just runs with the whole stricter background checks issue to help make sure people with Phycological disorders that could pose a risk to society don't slip past the background checks and other such things implemented to mentally capable and law abiding citizens may have the right to own a firearm.

Just a basic idea which is why I want another representative or senator to hop in and help with the bill. It also be nice if we could get a Republican in the mix as well just to ensure that at least all sides had a say in the bill and to help creat a bipartisan bill that would appeal to both sides.

My Libertarian Senator could get behind this, only if it's to get the guns out of the hands of people with psychological disorders that could pose a threat to society.

Yes that's the gist of it, depending on how the working of the bill goes I might try to add mandatory firearms training to it for a requirement to obtain a valid license to own a firearm but that still up in the air for me.

Moderate gun restriction bill nothing to over reaching in the said field however. Basically it just runs with the whole stricter background checks issue to help make sure people with Phycological disorders that could pose a risk to society don't slip past the background checks and other such things implemented to mentally capable and law abiding citizens may have the right to own a firearm.

Just a basic idea which is why I want another representative or senator to hop in and help with the bill. It also be nice if we could get a Republican in the mix as well just to ensure that at least all sides had a say in the bill and to help creat a bipartisan bill that would appeal to both sides.

I'd be happy to help you with a bill like that, we'd just need to make sure the crazy dignified majority leader agrees with us.

Meaning we'd need to call in a lot of favors.

You have a point. Although I'm sure this doesn't step on enough toes to have the majority leader go against it as it's not directed at the majority of the population but rather a dangerous minority.

[Lykens]

I'd be happy to help you with a bill like that, we'd just need to make sure the crazy dignified majority leader agrees with us.

Meaning we'd need to call in a lot of favors.

You have a point. Although I'm sure this doesn't step on enough toes to have the majority leader go against it as it's not directed at the majority of the population but rather a dangerous minority.

No, you don't understand, that woman is bat shit crazy, run while you can. Hopefully, sometimes Republicans can work for the better good. (I need to go bleach the insides of my skull and brain for typing that)

[Sulania]

My Libertarian Senator could get behind this, only if it's to get the guns out of the hands of people with psychological disorders that could pose a threat to society.

Yes that's the gist of it, depending on how the working of the bill goes I might try to add mandatory firearms training to it for a requirement to obtain a valid license to own a firearm but that still up in the air for me.

It might take some convincing to get her to go with the mandatory firearms training. She is a Libertarian...

[Kraciva]

Moderate gun control measures? Supported

[The Kingdom of Glitter]

Do remember we have to get it past McCain's desk.

[Lykens]

Do remember we have to get it past McCain's desk.

Oh fack. Welp, if he vetoes it, we get it through the houses again. Unless it's a pocket veto, in that event, we shut down congress, because that's the mature thing to do >:L.

[The Kingdom of Glitter]

Do remember we have to get it past McCain's desk.

Oh fack. Welp, if he vetoes it, we get it through the houses again. Unless it's a pocket veto, in that event, we shut down congress, because that's the mature thing to do >:L.

We'd never get a bill like that past congress again.

[Jordslag]

I am really depressed that I got out of this, this whole Senate thing is kind of good.

This is still open right? For a Democrat in the Senate?

We need a Senate Minority Leadership, so yes.

I think Senate Minority Whip is open.

And Whips are important in the Senate, it is 51 Rs and 47 Ds with 2 Is. So party lines are huge.

*Cough* Hjen *Cough*

[The Kingdom of Glitter]

*Cough* Hjen *Cough*

You still need a Whip to keep the party line.

[Lykens]

Oh fack. Welp, if he vetoes it, we get it through the houses again. Unless it's a pocket veto, in that event, we shut down congress, because that's the mature thing to do >:L.

We'd never get a bill like that past congress again.

Too true. I guess we start schmoozing McCain.

[The Kingdom of Glitter]

We could threaten to impeach him.

Why? Meh, who knows. We can make up a reason.

[Aushanit]

I'll get a rough draft up later today. If you have input/questions on it please TG me.