Does congress really get this much time off?

Question

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If this is half true it is amazing and is the reason we owe so much money

Answer 1

No, Congress used to be a part time job due to America's past days as a largely agrian society.

Answer 2

Don't worry...the less time they spend in session, the less chance for them to s***w things up even worse!

Answer 3

Welcome to the real world. And here's another tidbit...there's nothing that compels your congressman to show up at Capital Hill for even one day, unless you count the swearing in ceremony he needs to attend when he's re-elected.