The U.S.Constitution, Acticle I, Section 5,gave congress the power to make its own rules of how it will operate. “Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications ofits own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to doBusiness; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may beauthorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, andunder such Penalties as each House may provide.Each House may determine the Rules of its ...