Del Tachi
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« on: December 03, 2015, 03:10:41 PM » |
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By 1933 presidential inaugurations had become quite a big deal, so for logistical purposes it makes sense to not have the inauguration of Congress coincide with the President's. Way too much for the Capitol to handle in one day.
Also, it ensures that by the time the new President is inaugurated that a new Congress would have had plenty of time to work-out any leadership disputes and acclimate its new membership. In cases where the new Congress was supportive of the President-Elect's agenda (like in 2009), it also means that the President could be able to sign key pieces of his legislative agenda by his first week in office (e.g. Lily Ledbetter Act).
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