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4. This is why I asked the OP what is meant by "a congressional vote"

Wed Jan 12, 2022, 12:21 PM

Jan 2022

If the vote implements a law, the law can be challenged in Court.

If the vote is against cloture in a Senate debate, it can't be challenged.

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can a congressional vote be challenged in court? thanks in advance. [View all] AllaN01Bear Jan 2022 OP

Not clear what you mean. brooklynite Jan 2022 #1

No. Separation of powers. Ocelot II Jan 2022 #2

Sure it can if it is unconstitutional MichMan Jan 2022 #3

This is why I asked the OP what is meant by "a congressional vote" brooklynite Jan 2022 #4