If it is not Binding, why bother???
2007-07-24 16:33:39 · 4 answers · asked by Ken C 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's a public statement of intent.
Like a policy statement or a national address or a news release -- it's a way of making a public formal statement.
Every group -- corporation, executive agency, legislative body, non-profit association -- all make public statements, issued by who has authority to make such statements on their behalf.
And for any legislative body, that requires a vote so that the majority is speaking on behalf of that legislative body.
2007-07-24 16:52:07 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do it in congress because it fools the constituents into thinking they're making progress.
2007-07-24 23:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by DOOM 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It means some idiot wants to go on record on something, but doesn't really want it to mean anything. About like name calling.
2007-07-24 23:37:59 · answer #3 · answered by barry c 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A wast of time.
2007-07-24 23:47:13 · answer #4 · answered by george 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋