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« Reply #75 on: February 02, 2016, 09:00:58 PM »

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« Reply #76 on: February 02, 2016, 10:20:01 PM »

OFFICIAL BALLOT
Principle Vote on Presidential Powers

The President shall have the power...

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.*
[ x ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

*NOTE: We will discuss possible restrictions on this power at a later date.

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
[ x ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

3.  (Pick one)
      [ x ] To appoint the cabinet
      [   ] To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate
      [   ] NOTA

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
[ x ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
[   ] AYE    [ x ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
[ x ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
[ x ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
[ x ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
[  x ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

10. To make treaties with the advise and consent of the Senate
[ x ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain
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« Reply #77 on: February 02, 2016, 10:53:44 PM »


OFFICIAL BALLOT
Principle Vote on Presidential Powers

The President shall have the power...

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.*
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

*NOTE: We will discuss possible restrictions on this power at a later date.

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
[  X  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

3.  (Pick one)
      [   ] To appoint the cabinet
      [ X ] To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate
      [   ] NOTA

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

10. To make treaties with the advise and consent of the Senate
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

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« Reply #78 on: February 02, 2016, 10:54:07 PM »

Voting Aye on everything. Keep the office strong!


OFFICIAL BALLOT
Principle Vote on Presidential Powers

The President shall have the power...

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.*
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

3.  (Pick one)
      [   ] To appoint the cabinet
      [X] To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate
      [   ] NOTA

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

10. To make treaties with the advise and consent of the Senate
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

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« Reply #79 on: February 02, 2016, 11:22:13 PM »

OFFICIAL BALLOT
Principle Vote on Presidential Powers

The President shall have the power...

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.*
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

3.  (Pick one)
      [   ] To appoint the cabinet
      [X] To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate
      [   ] NOTA

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

10. To make treaties with the advise and consent of the Senate
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain
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« Reply #80 on: February 03, 2016, 01:16:59 AM »

OFFICIAL BALLOT
Principle Vote on Presidential Powers

The President shall have the power...

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.
[   ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [ X ] Abstain

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

3.  (Pick one)
      [   ] To appoint the cabinet
      [ X ] To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate
      [   ] NOTA

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
[   ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [ X ] Abstain

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

10. To make treaties with the advice and consent of the Senate
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain



Thoughts:

1 - We need to reform the pardoning system. I'd like to see it restricted by the Senate/Congress, but if not I'd rather it go to the Congress than be a unilateral power of the President. So it's hard for me to say either Aye or Nay on this one.

5 - I'd like another option: to establish executive departments as necessary with the advice and consent of the Senate.
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« Reply #81 on: February 03, 2016, 01:46:02 AM »


OFFICIAL BALLOT
Principle Vote on Presidential Powers

The President shall have the power...

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.*
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

3.  (Pick one)
      [   ] To appoint the cabinet
      [X] To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate
      [   ] NOTA

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
[   ] AYE    [ X ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
[   ] AYE    [X] NAY    [   ] Abstain

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

10. To make treaties with the advise and consent of the Senate
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain
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« Reply #82 on: February 03, 2016, 10:27:35 AM »

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.*
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

*NOTE: We will discuss possible restrictions on this power at a later date.

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
[   ] AYE    [X] NAY    [   ] Abstain

3.  (Pick one)
      [X] To appoint the cabinet
      [   ] To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate
      [   ] NOTA

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
[   ] AYE    [X] NAY    [   ] Abstain

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
[   ] AYE    [X] NAY    [   ] Abstain

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

10. To make treaties with the advise and consent of the Senate
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain
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« Reply #83 on: February 03, 2016, 10:52:04 AM »




OFFICIAL BALLOT
Principle Vote on Presidential Powers

The President shall have the power...

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.*
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

*NOTE: We will discuss possible restrictions on this power at a later date.

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
[X   ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

3.  (Pick one)
      [  X ] To appoint the cabinet
      [   ] To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate
      [   ] NOTA

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
[   X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
[  X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
[ X  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
[  X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
[ X  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
[ X  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

10. To make treaties with the advise and consent of the Senate
[ X  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

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« Reply #84 on: February 03, 2016, 11:24:17 AM »

OFFICIAL BALLOT
Principle Vote on Presidential Powers

The President shall have the power...

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.*
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

3.  (Pick one)
      [   ] To appoint the cabinet
      [X] To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate
      [   ] NOTA

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

10. To make treaties with the advise and consent of the Senate
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain
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« Reply #85 on: February 03, 2016, 01:09:59 PM »

OFFICIAL BALLOT
Principle Vote on Presidential Powers

The President shall have the power...

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.*
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

*NOTE: We will discuss possible restrictions on this power at a later date.

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

3.  (Pick one)
      [ X ] To appoint the cabinet
      [   ] To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate
      [   ] NOTA

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

10. To make treaties with the advise and consent of the Senate
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain
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« Reply #86 on: February 03, 2016, 03:59:43 PM »


OFFICIAL BALLOT
Principle Vote on Presidential Powers

The President shall have the power...

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.*
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
[ ] AYE    [ X ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

3.  (Pick one)
      [   ] To appoint the cabinet
      [X] To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate
      [   ] NOTA

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
[ ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [  X] Abstain

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

10. To make treaties with the advise and consent of the Senate
[X] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain


On Executive departments I recommend an advise and consent vote from both houses.
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« Reply #87 on: February 03, 2016, 04:32:45 PM »

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« Reply #88 on: February 03, 2016, 05:10:30 PM »



OFFICIAL BALLOT
Principle Vote on Presidential Powers

The President shall have the power...

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.*
[ X  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

*NOTE: We will discuss possible restrictions on this power at a later date.

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
[   ] AYE    [ X  ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

3.  (Pick one)
      [   ] To appoint the cabinet
      [ X  ] To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate
      [   ] NOTA

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
[ X  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
[ X  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
[ X  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
[   ] AYE    [ X  ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
[ X  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
[ X  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

10. To make treaties with the advise and consent of the Senate
[ X  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain
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« Reply #89 on: February 03, 2016, 08:16:30 PM »


OFFICIAL BALLOT
Principle Vote on Presidential Powers

The President shall have the power...

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.*
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

*NOTE: We will discuss possible restrictions on this power at a later date.

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

3.  (Pick one)
      [ X ] To appoint the cabinet
      [   ] To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate
      [   ] NOTA

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

10. To make treaties with the advise and consent of the Senate
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

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« Reply #90 on: February 04, 2016, 12:11:02 PM »

OFFICIAL BALLOT
Principle Vote on Presidential Powers

The President shall have the power...

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.*
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

*NOTE: We will discuss possible restrictions on this power at a later date.

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

3.  (Pick one)
      [   ] To appoint the cabinet
      [ X ] To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate
      [   ] NOTA

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

10. To make treaties with the advise and consent of the Senate
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain
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« Reply #91 on: February 04, 2016, 02:10:37 PM »

OFFICIAL BALLOT
Principle Vote on Presidential Powers

The President shall have the power...

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.*
[ ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [ X  ] Abstain

*NOTE: We will discuss possible restrictions on this power at a later date.

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

3.  (Pick one)
      [   ] To appoint the cabinet
      [ X ] To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate
      [   ] NOTA

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
[ ] AYE    [  X ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

10. To make treaties with the advise and consent of the Senate
[ X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain
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« Reply #92 on: February 04, 2016, 07:12:24 PM »

OFFICIAL BALLOT
Principle Vote on Presidential Powers

The President shall have the power...

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.*
[  X ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

*NOTE: We will discuss possible restrictions on this power at a later date.

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
[   ] AYE    [  X ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

3.  (Pick one)
      [   ] To appoint the cabinet
      [  X  ] To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate
      [   ] NOTA

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
[  X  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
[  x  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
[  x  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
[  x  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
[  x  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
[  x  ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain

10. To make treaties with the advise and consent of the Senate
[  x ] AYE    [   ] NAY    [   ] Abstain
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« Reply #93 on: February 04, 2016, 08:15:49 PM »


RESULTS
Principle Vote on Presidential Powers

The President shall have the power...

1.  To grant reprieves and pardon individuals of crimes past and present.
PASSED (16 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Abstentions)

2.  To introduce legislation into the queue of the Senate.
PASSED (14 Ayes, 4 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

3.  (Pick one)
     To appoint the cabinet (5)
      To appoint the cabinet with the advice and consent of the Senate (13) PASSED
      NOTA (0)

4. To appoint the justices of the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate
PASSED (18 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

5. To establish executive departments as necessary
PASSED (12 Ayes, 4 Nays, 2 Abstentions)

6. To veto acts of legislation passed by Congress
PASSED (18 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

7. To exercise a line-item veto over the budget
PASSED (15 Ayes, 3 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

8. To appoint the vice president in the event that the office falls vacant
PASSED (18 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

9. To command the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia
PASSED (18 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

10. To make treaties with the advise and consent of the Senate
PASSED (18 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

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« Reply #94 on: February 05, 2016, 04:37:06 PM »

I offer the following amendment:

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Delegates have 24 hours to object to Truman's amendment. HOWEVER, because it will be much easier to adopt this amendment and then make changes as necessary that it would be to reject this text and then start again from scratch, I respectfully ask that you refrain from objecting to this amendment. This is by no means a final text nor is it intended to settle every question before us: rather, my objective was to incorporate the changes made by the last several principle votes and to carry over those provisions of the current Constitution relating to the absence or removal of the President (Section 3).

Once/if this amendment has been adopted, we will proceed with a debate on the pardoning power.
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« Reply #95 on: February 05, 2016, 04:50:52 PM »

I'm surprised everything passed. Glad to see it!
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« Reply #96 on: February 05, 2016, 04:56:52 PM »

I'm surprised everything passed. Glad to see it!
Yeah, I expected Qs 2, 5, and 7 to fail. This is certainly a pleasant surprise.
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« Reply #97 on: February 07, 2016, 12:55:11 PM »

Seeing no objection, Truman's amendment has been adopted.
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« Reply #98 on: February 08, 2016, 02:31:30 AM »

I'm surprised everything passed. Glad to see it!
Yeah, I expected Qs 2, 5, and 7 to fail. This is certainly a pleasant surprise.

5 is already done, with exceptions for DOJ (and presumably its successors) and DoFE.
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« Reply #99 on: February 08, 2016, 09:07:56 PM »

Time for amendments! The current text of this Article can be found here; it is the responsibility of every delegate to read through this text and decide what (if any) changes need to be made before we move to a final vote. Prior to the last principle vote, some delegates have proposed placing restraints on the pardoning power: if y'all still think that's a good idea, now is the time to come forward.
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