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The Gentleman From New York: Congressional Discipline In The Light Of Powell V Mccormack, Braden W. Johnson
The Gentleman From New York: Congressional Discipline In The Light Of Powell V Mccormack, Braden W. Johnson
Braden W Johnson
In this article, I examines the seating controversy between Rep. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. and the House of Representatives, and describe the Supreme Court's protection of Powell's right to be seated. Furthermore, I argue that this precedent influenced the Senate to seat Roland Burris, the embattled Illinois Senator appointed by Gov. Rod Blagojevich, without delay.