The Revolution of 1910 overthrew Joseph Cannon and his "Old Guard," who had assumed near absolute power over this organization. "Czar" Reed won the Battle of the Reed Rules to remove this body's ability to use the disappearing quorum, and Preston Brooks, who was a member of this group from South Car
The Revolution of 1910 overthrew Joseph Cannon and his "Old Guard," who had assumed near absolute power over this organization. "Czar" Reed won the Battle of the Reed Rules to remove this body's ability to use the disappearing quorum, and Preston Brooks, who was a member of this group from South Carolina, nearly caned to death Charles Sumner, who was not. A silver mace represents the power of this body, which has the power to select a new president if no candidate achieves an electoral majority. For 10 points, name this United States legislative body with sole power of impeachment, composed of 435 members who are notably not Senators.
The Revolution of 1910 overthrew Joseph Cannon and his "Old Guard," who had assumed near absolute power over this organization.
United States House of Representatives [prompt on "the House"]