Secret Sessions of Congress: A Brief Historical Overview
Description:
“Secret” or “closed door” sessions of the House of Representatives and Senate are held periodically to discuss business, including impeachment deliberations, deemed to require confidentiality and secrecy. Authority for the two chambers to hold these sessions is implied by Article I, section 5, of the Constitution. Both the House and the Senate have supplemented this clause through rules and precedents.
Date:
April 6, 1999
Creator:
Amer, Mildred L.
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