Rachel Maddow says the UK had a robust debate, the US Congress was silent

[Jeneral2885]

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/26315908/#52880389

Members of Congress "still enjoying their holiday". Lucky them. Unlucky British MPs.

[Jeneral2885]

1. Again, I know the political structures are different

But who should and can call back the House and Senate? Is it the Majority Leader(s)? The President of the Senate (which is the VP right) and the Speaker?

[Spider Jerusalem]

2. The president has the authority to recall Congress from recess.

US Constitution, Article II, Section 3.

(the President) may, on extraordinary occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them...

http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/articleii

[Jeneral2885]

7. thanks

guess lots of former Presidents have not bothered to follow this

[treestar]

3. They are not in session

Geez.

[former9thward]

4. The British Prime Minister called Parliament into session for the debate.

President Obama has the exact same authority.

[Cali_Democrat]

5. This do-nothing Congress ain't in session

Remember, they are the do-nothing Congress.

They literally do nothing except name post office buildings and take paid vacations.

[davidpdx]

6. He should call them back on Tuesday

There is no reason they should not be in session after Labor Day weekend. If they want a vote they should get their asses back to work.