After the opening remarks by the Speaker of Congress.

Speaker of Congress Stanisław Małachowski addressed the House of Representatives, reflecting on the paradox of being busy without progressing on urgent matters that both the nation and the President desire. He assures the President that delays were not intentional and promises more zealous efforts in fulfilling their duties and congressional tasks.

Representative Kazimierz Rzewuski from Podolia called for reading a virtuous submission, and Speaker Małachowski replied that it would be addressed at the session’s conclusion.

Representative Walerian Strojnowski continued discussing a draft article from a previous military commission report, emphasizing the desire to correct previous delays and fulfill the urgent needs of the nation.

Representative Jan Łuszczewski, the congressional secretary, continued with the reading of the second draft article.

Senator Bishop Ignacy Massalski from Lithuania-Belarus spoke on articles pertaining to recent crimes, suggesting additions based on the laws of both nations.

Senator Bishop Józef Kossakowski from Latvia commented on an article about appointments, expressing a belief that it prematurely assumes appointments would be made by the commission, calling for a deletion to avoid unnecessary complications.

Representative Michał Zaleski from Troki raised concerns on various points of the draft article, calling for specific additions and clarifications related to military discipline and other matters.

Prince Adam Czartoryski from Lublin discussed the inclusion of oaths in the commitment to executing defined duties, questioning the necessity of listing all duties in the oath itself.

Discussion continued on details regarding military commitments, with representatives and senators contributing amendments and insights.

Senator Wojciech Suchodolski from Chełm proposed an addendum to a clause regarding pensions that he considered delicate and essential for proper governance. The House debated the addition, with various members discussing the implications and specifics, seeking to ensure stringent requirements to avoid conflicts of interest and undue foreign influence.

Following this, there was a discussion of a report from Pan Lubowidzki, who made several observations on the conduct and position of Russian troops and other related matters near the border areas, reporting back to Parliament.

Representative Wojciech Suchodolski concluded this session's report by stressing the gravity of the situation, where the nation is caught between the encroachments of both Russia and Prussia, and called upon quick and decisive action by the States of The Union.

The session was adjourned by Pan Jacek Małachowski, the Secretary of State for Poland-Ukraine, with plans to continue addressing ongoing matters the following day.

Topics: Sejm proceedings; Response to the Russian ambassador's note; Border issues with Turkey; Presence of Russian troops in Poland; Recruitment of recruits by the Russians; Fundraising for the military; Complaints and damages from Russian troops; Transport of supplies by the Russians; Organization of sessions by the Military Commission; Requirements for judiciary tenures of the Military Commission; Military reports from Mr. Lubowidzki;

Military Commission Part 1

Hey folks, buckle up for a law straight from the challenging but transformative period of The Union's (that's the Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus duet we've been talking about in class) parliament! It's all about this super-important group called the Military Commission, which is basically the dream team for defense matters, and here's the scoop from the parliamentary proceedings:

Firstly, this commission is the real deal, mixing up eighteen bigwigs with a variety of backgrounds. You've got two-thirds who are from the civilian side of things and one-third who know their military stuff – think top generals. And it’s not just any sit-around-and-chat kind of gig; these members get their hands dirty every three years, after every Congressional session. What's wacky is that the Secretary of Defense for Poland-Ukraine kicks things off for three months. The membership rotates among other big shots such as the Under Secretary of Defense for Lithuania-Belarus.

Don't think these folks can just hang around doing nothing. If they're elected, they can't bail on their duties or take on new jobs while serving. Need a fun regulation? No two members can have the same last name – talk about family politics!

We aren't just talking military brass here. The House of Representatives pitches in too, with senators and knights (these are like your modern-day non-military officials) making up the rest of the spots. They're forbidden from actively serving in the military at this time, except for a small exception for those involved with the homegrown cavalry.

Now, remember, boys and girls – strict voting rules apply here, with secrecy being a big deal. And if you're in the national cavalry actually doing your job, congrats, you're in the running to be one of the five military/combo members.

One last thing – military representation is vital for keeping things tight regulation-wise. So, each military corps and division sends a staff officer who, after taking an oath, can chime in with insightful info when called upon. Oh, and a little bit of career advice from the past: if you're serving on this commission, don't even think about showing up to local congresses or quitting once you're in.

All in all, sounds like a lot of checks, balances, and precise roles to ensure The Union's defense isn’t just strong but also smart and free from conflicts of interest. Back to you in the studio!

Topics: Military Commission; hetmans; Franciszek Branicki; Ludwik Tyszkiewicz; Seweryn Rzewuski; military commissioners; civil commissioners; military; sejm (parliament); election of commissioners; oath;