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No- Buchanan made virtually no response when South Carolina seceded. The secession occurred after Lincoln had been elected and Buchanan was a lame duck, so maybe he had some excuse for not doing anything drastic. However, Buchanan was known as the "Do nothing" president for good reason. He was content to keep the union together for 4 more years any way he could and made no attempts to solve the problems that were driving the country towards Civil War.
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Who follows the vice president in session to the presidency?
The Speaker of the House of Representatives is next in line for the presidency following the vice president.
What is date when quaid-e-azam becomes president of Muslim league?
He joined the league in 1913 and became the president at the 1916 session in Lucknow
First woman president of uno?
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Who calls the State of the Union to order?
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What president died in the us capitol building?
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How long is a session for the president?
The session of the president is for a period of four years.
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When an unscheduled session is called by the President it is called a special session. Special sessions may be convened to address special topics, or emergencies such as war or natural disaster.
Could you provide a sentence for session?
The court is now in session.
Who was the president of the fifth session of Indian natonal congress?
Wyomeshchandra Banerji was the president of 1st session of the congress in mumbai in 1885.
Which session of the year the president addresses both the houses of the parliament?
First session
Who was first muslim president of indian national congress?
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What is special about the Congress Session of 1924 in Belgaum?
This was the only session in which Mahatma Gandhi was the President
By which a session of the lok sabha is prorogued?
President
When can the President prorogue a session of Congress?
The president has the power to prorogue a session of congress. This can happen only if two houses cannot agree on a date for adjournment.
What would you call a session when the president calls congress to meet outside its usual time?
Such would be a special session or perhaps a called session of Congress.
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pt nehru
Is it mandatory for all members of congress to attend a joint session of congress called by the president?
No- Congressmen do not have to attend. In fact, it is not unusual for opponents of the president to miss these session as a protest.
