Ender Congress

Congress of the Republic of Ender
 Coat of Arms
Meeting Place Capitol Building, Hinoarashington, D.E.
Speaker of Congress BearMonger
Establishment 7-3-2013

The Congress of Ender is the legislature of the federal government of the Republic of Ender. Congress meets in the chambers of the Capitol Building in Hinoarashington, D.E. Representatives are either elected or appointed to Congress by local governments of their respective settlements. The District of Enderia is represented by a delegate who is not allowed to vote on the House floor.

The Library of Congress is the research library of the Enderian Congress and the de facto national library of the Republic of Ender. The library contains the largest collection of known literary works as well as a reliquary.

The head of the Library is the Librarian of Congress.

As a private library, the lending of rare materials is unheard of. Only members of Congress may actually remove items from the library building.

Collection

A: General Works
AN: Newspapers
B: Philosophy, Psychology, and Religion
C: Auxiliary Sciences of History
CA: Archaeology
D: General and Old World History
DB: Battkhort History
DD: Badfacian History
DK: Kurwan History
DR: Rhodesian History
E: History of the Republic of Ender
F: History of Alpha's Realm and Oceania
FB: Breshikan History
FC: Condeuran History
FK: Kriegstein History
FS: Soviet Republic History
G: Geography, Anthropology, and Recreation
H: Social Sciences
J: Political Science
K: Law
L: Education
M: Music
N: Fine Arts
P: Language and Literature
Q: Science
R: Medicine
S: Agriculture
T: Technology
U: Military Science
V: Naval Science
Z: Bibliography and General Information Resources

Buildings

Glitchsonian Building

The Glitchsonian Building of the Library of Congress is devoted to both natural history and documents events and relics from the past in Alpha's Realm.

Hinoarashington Building

The Hinoarashington Building houses the vast majority of the Library of Congress' collection of literary and other works.

Relics

Oceania

  • The Ender Dragon's Egg
  • The Diamond Hoe which broke ground in Aspergia
  • The Time Machine, an ancient Aspergian sword
  • Grand Master Rushkaball's Armor of Faith, the suit of armor belonging to the deceased Grand Master of the Knights Templar
  • The Holy Crown of Breshik
  • The Kaiser of Breshik's Diamond Shovel
  • “Shakomatic's Betrayal”, the Gold Ingots used to sell Neo-Wissendorf, leading to the Battle for Neo Wissendorf

Alpha's realm

  • The Ender Dragon's Egg
  • The Couronne de Kriegstein, procured from Sidmarcus01's coronation event
Name Position
BearMonger Representative of Albearquerque, Speaker of Congress
EternalZohne Representative of Zohnedale
GlitchyBat Representative of Laverre
Destroyatron Representative of Lichmond
_glo Representative of Altschwabenland
Helios Representative of Leninstadt
Sweetwind Representative of Calisia

Speakership

Portrait Speaker Term Party
1 | Hinoarashi 12/24/2013 - 7/13/2014 Badger Party
2 | BearMonger 7/13/2014 - Coyote Party
Bill # Title Yea Nay Result
C.R. 1 Formation of a common nation 3 0 Enacted. The Ender Republic will be formed from a common union of the signatory settlements. Adoption of the draft constitution. Porty Mouth shall be designated as the capital settlement. The two flags shall be adopted.
C.R. 2 Observer status of NOTO 0 3 Failed. Unanimous disapproval due to interference with both the Republic's sovereignty, foreign relations, and trade. The Speaker of Congress wants it to be known on the record that Breshik has outstanding obligations and payments not exceeding 4 Gold Ingots that it has yet to fulfill.
C.R. 3 Battkhortostan-Ender Nonaggression Pact 3 0 Enacted. The Congressional Speaker shall sign on behalf of the Congressional Body. The Republic of Ender shall establish foreign relations with the Kingdom of Battkhortostan with an embassy allocated in Port Mouth. An Ender embassy shall be constructed in Al-Iskandariya.
C.R. 4 Defense of FireSeeker Industries 2 0 Enacted. Militiamen were deployed to FireSeeker industries in Avence to prevent nationalization of private assets.
C.R. 5 Kriegstein Cooperation Organization 2 0 Enacted. The Congressional Speaker shall represent the Republic of Ender in the KCO.
C.R. 6 Offer of island for NAP from Breshik 1 2 Failed by a thin margin. The Speaker noted that the land is far and inconvenient and Ender stands little to gain from signing such a document. Representative FireSeeker expressed interests towards the land where Witches may spawn, but similar zones were offered by Battx.
C.R. 7 Neo Wissendorf Independence 1 0 Pending. After the disputes have been settled, Ivanidiot, the leader of the settlement of Neo Wissendorf would enjoy independence from the federation of the Ender Republic. The Speaker suggests that Neo Wissendorf is granted independence or deemed an unincorporated territory to extend protection per Ivan's request and the opinion of the congressional body. If deemed an unincorporated territory, the Republic would extend its protection to Neo Wissendorf and aid in the construction of a nether rail for easier transport.
C.R. 8 Eye Contact Declaration 1 3 Failed. Earthlings who make eye contact with citizens of Ender in Enderian land may be attacked at the Enderian's discretion. The act of eye contact can be voided if the Earthling is wearing a pumpkin as a helmet, however.
C.R. 9 Induction of Klamdorf 0 0 The vote is pending further discussions with the Governor of Klamdorf. The Governor of Klamdorf, PPA, has proposed to join the Republic in order to secure assets. As outlined in the Constitution, Klamdorf shall be permitted autonomy to govern its own affairs while being offered Federal protection.
C.R. 10 Induction of Altschwabenland 4 0 Enacted. The Governor of Altschwabenland, _glo, has proposed to join the Republic. As outlined in the Constitution, Altschwabenland shall be permitted autonomy to govern its own affairs while being offered Federal protection.
C.R. 11 Formation of a National Laboratory 4 0 Enacted. The Speaker proposes that treasury funds should be allocated for redstone research. Additionally, the proposal stipulates that a National Laboratory should be built in the interests of national security and fundemental science. This National Laboratory would be operated as a joint venture by researchers BearMonger and Ruby. The allocation of funds in order to secure land rights and necessary materials shall not exceed 32 Diamond Blocks for its budget. In addition, the National Laboratory shall have open access to the treasury's redstone, gunpowder, and iron reserves. The National Laboratory of Ender shall be under the administration of the Enderian Military's Corps of Engineers. The purpose of the research shall include, but not be limited to agriculture, metallurgy, alchemy, logistics, and military science. The National Laboratory shall oversee training of the armed forces' combat engineers.
C.R. 12 Formation of a Bureau to form relations with displaced Danikian tribes 2 0 Pending. Concluding the peace-keeping mission and the dissolution of the Dwarven Realm and its allies, Danikian tribes issolated from these states have chose to settle the Southern lands. The speaker proposes it would be in the best interest of the Republic to form a cabinet position under the command of the Executive for Danikian affairs. Speaker Hino has proposed that the director of the Bureau of Danikian Affairs shall be BearMonger. The Bureau of Danikian Affairs shall be granted authority to both negotiate and deal Danikian tribes and chieftans to manage tribal lands as well as the command of the Enderian military to accomplish these goals. The ultimate goal of the Bureau of Danikian Affairs shall be to instill the special virtues of the Enderian people and their institutions in the less civilized tribes.
C.R. 13 Authorization of Use of Force and Return Spawn's Enchantment Table 1 3 Failed. Madam Speaker has requested authorization for use of force to reclaim spawn's enchantment table from Shakomatic.
C.R. 14 Bresho-Enderian Treaty 4 0 Enacted. A treaty between the Republic of Ender and Commonwealth of Breshik establishing an armistice until April 24th, 2015. Congress has granted President Hinoarashi authorization to enter this agreement.
C.R. 15 Provision forbidding Titles of Nobility 4 0 Enacted. No title of nobiltiy shall be granted by the Republic of Ender and no person holding any office of profit or trust under them shall, without the consent of Congress, accept any present, emoulment, office, or title of any kind from any King, Prince, or foreign state.
C.R. 16 Dual Citizenship Act 3 1 Enacted. The Republic of Ender shall recognize dual citizenship of its citizens in special circumstances. These include refugee status and honorary citizens of the Republic. Additionally, special exemptions may be granted by the President of the Republic.
C.R. 17 Induction of Calisia 4 0 Enacted. The Governor of Calisia, Endercat, has proposed to join the Republic. As outlined in the Constitution, Calisia shall be permitted autonomy to govern its own affairs while being offered Federal protection.
C.R. 18 Declaration of War on the Eastern Commonwealth 3 1 Enacted. In response to the Regency's attempts to assassinate Representative Tomoko and the Commonwealth's refusal to stay away from Altschwabenland, the President has requested authorization for a war declaration on the nations of the Eastern Commonwealth. Speaker BearMonger shall be granted the title of General of the Armed Forces for this conflict and the authority to see through a military occupation of the Eastern Commonwealth in order to enact reforms and industrialization.
C.R. 19 Eastern Commonwealth Relief Act 0 0 Pending. Madam President requests the allocation of resources in order to relieve the wartorn Eastern Commonwealth nations of Winterlyn and Badface. This bill will provide authorization to grant the General of the Enderian Army, BearMonger to distribute relief including industrialization above the Stronghold territory so that the two nations may rebuild capital and infrastructure lost during the war. Additionally, the General of the Enderian Army shall be granted supreme commander over the territories of Kriegstein. The Kriegstein territory shall fly the ICS Kilo flag until future decisions are made regarding its status.
C.R. 20 I Swear This Isn't An Advantageous Clay Grab Act 3 0 Passed. Annexation of the Sea of Ares.
C.R. 21 Treaty of Castile 3 0 Passed. The Treaty of Castile has been ratified by Congress for Presidential approval.
C.R. 22 Bill to award the Order of the Blue Orchid to individuals who participated in Autism at Full Speed 4 0 Passed. The Congress of the Republic of Ender hereby recognizes the personal valor and effort of Hinoarashi, GlitchyBat, Roobyon, Killer_Chris, v1adimirr, aretee, laredolare, and Ralxtew in both supplying the materials necessary and personally traveling to the End in order to combat the Ender Dragon. Congress hereby awards the aforementioned individuals the Order of the Blue Orchid in recognition of their efforts.
C.R. 23 An Act providing for the Prosecution of the existing War between the Republic of Ender and the Danikan Commonwealth 5 0 Passed. Whereas, by the act of the Danikan Commonwealth, a state of war exists between that Government and the Republic of Ender as outlined by the Treaty of Castile. Be it enacted by the Congress of the Republic of Ender in Congress assembled, that, for the purpose of enabling the government of the Republic of Ender to prosecute said war to a speedy and successful termination, the President be, and is hereby, authorized to employ the militia, naval, military, and artillery powers of the Republic of Ender and to call for and accept the services of any number of volunteers who may offer their services either as cavalry, artillery, infantry, or riflemen until the end of the war. And be it further enacted, that the President of the Republic of Ender be, and is hereby authorized forthwith to complete all the public armed vessels now authorized by law and to purchase, charter, arm, equip, and man such vessels. And be it further enacted that the President, by virtue of the Congress and People of the Republic of Ender, receives acknowledgement and full authorization to further acquire territory as federal property and confiscate Danikan Commonwealth holdings at Executive leisure. Additionally, the decision to provide enemy combatants quarter or mercy is left to Executive leisure for the duration of the war. An Exective cabinet position of Chief Justiciar shall be established. The Chief Justiciar shall have operational command authority, conducting military operations, ensure personnel readiness, and act as military advisor for the President of the Republic of Ender. In this strictly advisory role, the Chief Justiciar shall constitute the second-highest deliberatory body for military policy. After the war, the Chief Justiciar shall act as leader of the occupation of the Commonwealth states and shall only answer to the President of the Republic of Ender.
C.R. 24 Bill to authorize compensation to victims of the Eastern Commonwealth's illegal actions 4 0 Passed. The Chief Justiciar of the Republic is hereby granted the authorization of Congress to handle the holdings of the Eastern Commonwealth after the war. The Chief Justiciar of the Republic has both Congress' permission and blessings to return land to apolitical settlements who were victims of the Eastern Commonwealth and Shakomatic's landruns and vandalism.
C.R. 25 Congressional approval for Speaker BearMonger to receive arms from Battkhortostan 3 1 Passed. This bill is proposed by the President and submitted by Representative EternalZohne. While carrying arms does not necessarily violate the terms of C.R. 15, this bill shall authorize Speaker BearMonger to receive the right to display arms issued by Battkhortostan. Arms do not grant special status in the Republic of Ender. The arms shall be displayed on an English shield with Tudor Arch as is Enderian tradition from Wonderfields, Uladh, and forward. Speaker BearMonger shall be allowed to choose a motto to his liking.
C.R. 26 A bill funding and authorizing the use of force and cooperation with the Eastern Commonwealth in order to combat terrorist organizations. 2 0 Pending. In the recent months, terrorist organizations have began to fruit in Alpha's Realm such as “Imperial Alpharealms”. “Imperial Alpharealms” has committed such atrocities as shitbuilding at spawn and randomly attacking innocent civilians at spawn. In the interest of keeping the peace and ensuring justice, it is the duty of the civilized world to uproot such organizations. The Republic of Ender shall work in cooperation with the Eastern Commonwealth to neutralize “Imperial Alpharealms”.
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