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Sen · 07-07-2009, 06:22 PM

Actually, all of the U.S. territories do have members of Congress. They are elected, and sworn but are called Delegates instead of Congressmen. They have all of the privileges of a Congressman, except the ability to vote on the Floor. They may speak, sponsor legislation, and I believe they can vote in Committee, but I might be wrong on that. They receive the same consideration as the District of Columbia. If you haven't seen it, Stephen Colbert does a "Better Know a District" segment and he interviewed Elanor Holmes-Norton who is the Delegate from D.C. You should check it out, it's both hilarious and informative.

Also, I believe both parties allow the territories to participate in the Presidential Primary process.

07-07-2009, 06:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sen Insane Location: Midwest	Actually, all of the U.S. territories do have members of Congress. They are elected, and sworn but are called Delegates instead of Congressmen. They have all of the privileges of a Congressman, except the ability to vote on the Floor. They may speak, sponsor legislation, and I believe they can vote in Committee, but I might be wrong on that. They receive the same consideration as the District of Columbia. If you haven't seen it, Stephen Colbert does a "Better Know a District" segment and he interviewed Elanor Holmes-Norton who is the Delegate from D.C. You should check it out, it's both hilarious and informative. Also, I believe both parties allow the territories to participate in the Presidential Primary process. __________________ "I want to announce my presence with authority!" "You want to what?" "I want to announce my presence with authority!!"