Why One Congressman Is Tweeting Out the Whole Constitution

Hemera/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Wednesday is the U.S. Constitution’s 227th birthday, celebrated as a federal holiday called Constitution Day.

Here’s a look at how some lawmakers are celebrating Constitution Day 2014:

• Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, 81, made us all feel out of shape when the Republican tweeted a picture Wednesday morning after running over 6 miles from his house to the Capitol, in a shirt that says “Rural Power.”

• California Rep. Darrell Issa tweeted the entire Constitution. Article I alone was over 130 tweets, and took over an hour to type and send. The Republican probably lost some followers along the way, too.

• Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., who live-tweeted his visit to the hospital last week, responded to Issa’s idea with an easier way to read the Constitution in full.

• House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s office handed out pocket-sized Constitutions to community members in California.

• Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware tipped his hat to Sen. Robert Byrd, who passed the bill founding the holiday 10 years ago.

• Kansas Rep. Jim Ward spent the day speaking to classes of eighth-graders, a task he called “exhausting.”

• The White House tweeted a photo of President Obama, along with a news release about the day. ”As we celebrate our Nation’s strong and durable framework, we are reminded that our work is never truly done,” Obama said. “Let us renew our commitment to these sacred principles and resolve to advance their spirit in our time.”

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