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On January 28, 1873, President Ulysses S. Grant signed into law the abolition of the Congressional franking privilege. Previously, on January 27, 1873, the U.S. Senate bill, with amendments, to abolish the franking privilege, had been introduced by New Jersey Representative John Hill to vote on by the House of Representatives. Many ...
At the time, Congress was under siege for what was widely perceived as abuse of members' franking privileges. [36] In April, the House had approved H.R. 3180 to clarify what was and was not proper use of franking, and the Senate amended the bill on October 11. The House requested a conference, but the Senate delayed.
As of December 8, 2024, California is represented by the following elected officials, 39 Democrats, 12 Republicans, and 1 vacancy. [1] 1st district: Doug LaMalfa (R), since 2013; 2nd district: Jared Huffman (D), since 2013; 3rd district: Kevin Kiley (R), since 2023; 4th district: Mike Thompson (D), since 1999; 5th district: Tom McClintock (R ...
California's current congressional delegation in the 118th Congress consists of its two senators, both of whom are Democrats, and its 52 representatives: 39 Democrats, 12 Republicans, and 1 vacancy. The current dean of the California delegation is former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of the 11th district, having served in the House since 1987.
The United States Constitution (Article 1, Section 5) [1] gives the House of Representatives the power to expel any member by a two-thirds vote. Expulsion of a Representative is rare: only six members of the House have been expelled in its history. Three of those six were expelled in 1861 for joining the Confederate States of America. [2]
He was also extended franking privileges, which allowed him to send official mail free of charge, and compensation at the same rate as members. [6] In 1802 Congress passed a law that specifically extended franking privileges and pay to delegates. An act passed in 1817 codified the term and privileges of delegates:
California's 38th congressional district, 2003-2013. After the 2000 census, the California State Legislature was obliged to complete redistricting [a] for House of Representatives districts (in accordance with Article 1, Section 4 of the United States Constitution) as well as California State Assembly and California State Senate districts.
The United States House Committee on Post Office and Post Roads was a congressional committee which existed until 1946. A Select Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads was established in 1806 and made a standing committee in 1808 during the 10th Congress. The early membership of the committee consisted of one Member from each state. [1]