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Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.

American Baptist pastor and politician (1908–1972)

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Dec 9, 2025

Are there notable recent cases (since 2000) about congressional qualifications or challenges to seating members?

Since 2000, the high‑profile legal baseline for challenges to seating Members remains the Supreme Court’s Powell v. McCormack holding that Congress cannot refuse to seat a duly elected Member who meet...

Nov 7, 2025

Have there been constitutional challenges or historical disputes over congressional qualifications?

There have been recurring constitutional challenges and historical disputes over congressional qualifications, resolved through landmark Supreme Court rulings and House precedents that limit state or ...