President Trump face constitutional hurdles in attempts to recall Congress to end a two-month DHS shutdown during their recess. Despite pressure from conservatives, parliamentary rules and Supreme Court precedent suggest the President lacks the power to force lawmakers back if they claim to still be in session.
ALSO MENTIONED Barack Obama, Past President cited for legal precedent; George Washington, Former President (Historical); Harry Truman, Former President (Historical); John Adams, Former Vice President (Historical)
