Besides the 18 weeks’ constituency break, members of the Senate and House of Representatives annually benefit from two additional breaks, each consisting of two weeks, in observance of Easter and Independence celebrations. This means the Legislature are off from work for 24 weeks — about 167 days– out of the 52-week calendar year — Easter (two weeks); Independence (two weeks); Public Holidays (one week) and constituency break (18 weeks). in support to Rep. Koon’s suggestion, Montserrado County District #13 Representative, Edward Papay Flomo, told the Daily Observer via mobile phone: “I am 100% in agreement in the cut of the constituency break by two months. I believe more works are required of us.”Two other lawmakers, who requested not to be named because of of their close affiliation with the ruling political Coalition, also told the Daily Observer via mobile phone, separately, that the 18 weeks’ constituency is very long. As for the House of Representatives, at least 39 lawmakers can vote to approve an amendment (change), while for the Senate is at least 19 Senators.

Source: Daily Observer February 17, 2020 02:27 UTC