Can congressmen be sued for comments they make during sessions of legislature?

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Can congressmen be sued for comments they make during sessions of legislature?

cite source if possible...thanks!

2007-01-09 15:24:15 · 3 answers · asked by Elli 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government

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no, because of the Speech or Debate Clause found in Article I, Section 6, Clause 1 of the Constitution...as long as there "talking" has something to with being a congressman/congressperson;)

2007-01-09 15:31:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Soon will have everyone close shop and go back living in caves.
Just hanging upside down and no worry about their pants being ripped off from them in planet of apes.

2007-01-10 04:05:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

2007-01-09 23:35:21 · answer #3 · answered by Mr.Robot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋