<P> This power exists for urgent or extraordinary situations that require congressional action when Congress is adjourned . Presidents have exercised this power 46 times to recall only the Senate and 28 times to recall both Chambers of Congress , most recently by Harry Truman in 1948 . </P>
<P> This power exists for urgent or extraordinary situations that require congressional action when Congress is adjourned . Presidents have exercised this power 46 times to recall only the Senate and 28 times to recall both Chambers of Congress , most recently by Harry Truman in 1948 . </P>
when can a president call a special session of congress
when can a president call a special session of congress
urgent or extraordinary situations that require congressional action when Congress is adjourned
urgent or extraordinary situations that require congressional action when Congress is adjourned