Boys Nation senators quickly handling legislation

After Wednesday, the delegates at this year’s American Legion Boys Nation have two days left to conduct the business of their legislature.

At the rate they’re going, Friday’s final Senate session could be a short one.

The senators are blazing through their legislation, with every bill having passed through committee by Wednesday night–something long-time staffers don’t recall happening before.

Helping speed up the process has been the use of electronic voting devices which allow the senators’ votes to quickly be tabulated. Boys Nation staff had discussed the possibility of purchasing such devices before, and senate and party counselor Jerry Kinder found a deal: 112 devices for $194.

While the Boys Nation delegates have been hard at work on legislation, Wednesday also offered them the opportunity to get away from campus for a bit to experience “Twilight Tattoo” at Fort Myer.

The concert features the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, “The Old Guard,” and the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” paying tribute to the history of the U.S. military.

Afterwards, Boys Nation delegates and the rest of the audience were able to talk and take pictures with the soldiers who performed in the show, which was moved inside because of the heat.

Delegates from Boys Nation and American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls Nation will head to Capitol Hill today.

To track Boys Nation legislation in real time, click here.