“Section 4. The times, places and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing Senators.”
Pretty clear they would have to create and pass a law first to have power to turn away Burris.
Pretty clear they would have to create and pass a law first to have power to turn away Burris.
Actually, no - this only gives Congress the power to determine the time, place, and manner of holding elections for senators, and it does not grant power over state appointments to fill vacancies.