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18. The Constitution requires Congresspeople and Senators

Wed May 14, 2025, 03:46 PM

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to live in the STATE which they represent. It does not require Congresspeople to live in the District they represent. But it doesn't define what it means to "live in" a State or a district. My state, Colorado, does not have qualifying legislation, instead relying on common sense and/or adjudication if necessary (so far, it hasn't been.) That's why Boebert was able to change districts. I am not just relying on my own knowledge for t
Which hat - I asked the Secretary of State and she explained.

I would assume that New York has passed legislation requiring Representatives to live in their district. I have lived in states where that is the case - I think North Carolina is one. But obviously not all of them have.

And it's explicit in either the OP or the source or another comment that Alabama defines living in the state as living in the state for one day. Which explains Mr. Potatohead.

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JUST IN: Tuberville Blocks Bill Requiring Senate Legal Counsel To File Lawsuit On Emoluments Clause - Forbes Breaking News [View all] Rhiannon12866 Tuesday OP

Tommy Tuberville is a fucking treasonous bastard BOSSHOG Tuesday #1

I could not agree more, he opposes progress and democracy whenever he gets the chance Rhiannon12866 Tuesday #2

...and a dipshit. dchill Tuesday #7

What do you expect from Alabama? NGeorgian Tuesday #11

All Republicans who voted in unison are corrupt and treasonous. nt. Festivito Wednesday #19

Yes Indeed My Friend BOSSHOG Wednesday #20

Al Abama itself recognizes that people have better things to do than be in Al Abama underpants Tuesday #3

Yikes! I did not know that either! More corruption, if he lives in Florida instead of the state he claims to represent, Rhiannon12866 Tuesday #4

Basically, Florida has three Senators, Alabama has one... dchill Tuesday #6

I'm surprised that this is allowed to go on and that he hasn't been challenged, it's not like no one else knows Rhiannon12866 Tuesday #8

It's all good - they're all Trump Republicans who don't care... dchill Tuesday #9

IOKIYAR FoxNewsSucks Tuesday #12

I did know he lives in Florida, soldierant Wednesday #16

I thought that was prohibited, that Reps. and Senators re required to live in state or district that they represent Rhiannon12866 Wednesday #17

The Constitution requires Congresspeople and Senators soldierant Wednesday #18

Did this Traildogbob Tuesday #5

Tuberville is a dick. Gimpyknee Tuesday #10

Tuberville has no dick RainCaster Wednesday #13

I can't say that I have hated many people in my long lifetime ReRe Wednesday #14

Tuberville is such a corrupt piece of shit. nt SunSeeker Wednesday #15