Senator George Norris speaks in Washington, DC about ratification of 20th Amendment to US Constitution

Senator George Norris speaks in Washington, DC about ratification of 20th Amendment to US Constitution

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The transcript discusses the timing of Congress and presidential terms, highlighting the changes brought by the 20th Amendment. It explains how the amendment eliminates short sessions of Congress and changes the presidential inauguration date from March 4th to January 20th. The text also covers scenarios where no presidential candidate receives a majority, leading to the election being decided by the House of Representatives. Senator George W. Norris's role in proposing the amendment is also mentioned.

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