Second Amendment to the Consolidated Electoral System Reform Act (At Final Vote)

[Verily]

Ah, one of those amendments where we realized a huge gaping hole exists too late.  Although this little loophole put me in the senate, I support this amendment fully.

As the results of the election to replace you have been certified, you are no longer in the Senate.

[Verily]

Ah, one of those amendments where we realized a huge gaping hole exists too late.  Although this little loophole put me in the senate, I support this amendment fully.

As the results of the election to replace you have been certified, you are no longer in the Senate.

Not true, I am in the senate until Bacon King takes the oath of office

Nope. Elections take effect immediately. We've had this debate before, when Everett never swore in. The conclusion was that Everett was a Senator and therefore had to resign or be booted in order to be replaced. Therefore, Bacon King is a Senator, he's just not sworn in yet.

[Verily]

Ah, one of those amendments where we realized a huge gaping hole exists too late.  Although this little loophole put me in the senate, I support this amendment fully.

As the results of the election to replace you have been certified, you are no longer in the Senate.

Not true, I am in the senate until Bacon King takes the oath of office

Nope. Elections take effect immediately. We've had this debate before, when Everett never swore in. The conclusion was that Everett was a Senator and therefore had to resign or be booted in order to be replaced. Therefore, Bacon King is a Senator, he's just not sworn in yet.

Different set of circumstances, I was appointed to a vacant seat.  Therefore, I hold the seat until it is no longer vacant, which it currently is as Bacon King has not yet sworn in.

The discussion is now moot. However, the fact that you were appointed makes no difference. The instant Bacon King was elected, he became Senator, replacing you. It's not clear if your appointment to the Senate has been retroactively voided as well, given that it was illegal, but that may also be the case.

[Verily]

Aye