The August Recess - Legislative Reorganization Act
The August Congressional recess - 1970 Legislative
Reorganization Act
History, Month
August, US Congress,
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By tradition and by law, Congress recesses for the month of
August. During the Senate's early years, members attempted to adjourn in the
spring, before the summer's heat and oppressive humidity overwhelmed them and
their small staff.
When the Senate moved
to its current chamber in 1859, senators were optimistic about its
"modern" ventilation system, but they soon found the new system
ineffective. Long sessions were plagued by hot and stormy weather.
The 1920s brought "manufactured
weather" to the Senate chamber, but even modern climate control could
not cope with the hottest days, forcing 20th-century senators to escape
the summer heat.
In 1970, finally facing the reality of long sessions,
Congress mandated a summer break as part of the Legislative Reorganization Act.
Today, the August recess continues to be a regular feature of the Senate schedule--a
chance for senators to spend time with family, meet with constituents in their
home states, and catch
up on summer reading.
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