The Senate does in fact have control over its own calendar. Article 1 makes that pretty clear.
Mike Lee: “The Senate does in fact have control over its own calendar. Article 1 makes that pretty clear.”
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Mike Lee asserts the Senate's authority over its calendar regarding recess appointments.
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