SAN FRANCISCO, California Republic -- Historical research has revealed that the Congress of the United States sits in contravention of the following edict released in January 1860:

WHEREAS, a body of men calling themselves the National Congress are now in session in Washington City, in violation of our Imperial edict of the 12th of October last, declaring the said Congress abolished;
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the repose of our Empire that the said decree should be strictly complied with;
NOW, THEREFORE, we do hereby Order and Direct Major-General Scott, the Command-in-Chief of our Armies, immediately upon receipt of this, our Decree, to proceed with a suitable force and clear the Halls of Congress.

- Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico

It seems comrade Norton had the right idea on how to go about these things.