"Treason, felony, and breach of the peace."
Members of Congress may be arrested while attending Congressional sessions only for treason, felony or breach of peace pursuant to Article I, Section 6 of the Constitution.
They can not be arrested but they can be only be arrested for more serious crimes
While Congress is in session why can't they get arrested easily
When they violate the law like anyone else.Added: The only time they are immune from arrest is when Congress is in session and they are actually on the floor of their respective chamber (House or Senate).
Joint session
The 111th Congress. Members of the new 112th Congress elected in the November 2010 general election will begin session in January 2011.
until it's members die
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No. Under law, he can only be "arrested" if he has committed treason, a felony, or a breach of the peace. For any other crime, he can only be arrested when he returns home from a session. As long as he stays in the Congressional chambers, he cannot be removed. Once Congress adjourns, he can be arrested and prosecuted on any charge.
If they are on their way to a vote. Patrick Kennedy tried this a little while back.
A Congressman can be arrested for any crime he commits. The only immunity a Congressman has is freedom from arrest inside Congress or going to or coming from Congess if it is in session for charges other than treason, felony or breach of piece. So if there is a warrant out for his arrest he can stay in Congress while it is in session and be free from arrest. But the moment Congress adjourns he is fair game.
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False
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.