Speaker of the House, Mr. Stanisław Małachowski, commenced the 24th session by addressing the critical topic of the Union's military commission. The main concern revolved around the eligibility of Generals to actively serve in this commission while simultaneously holding command in the field. Some Representatives, such as Mr. Seweryn Rzewuski from East Poland-Ukraine, argued against such dual responsibilities, fearing it would hinder military responsiveness.

During the debates, Mr. Kazimierz Sapieha, The Secretary of Defense for Lithuania-Belarus, voiced his belief that every citizen capable of serving should hold the right to do so (Affirmative), pushing back against proposals that would exclude high-ranking military officers from commission eligibility.

Amidst the arguments, clarity was sought on the conditionality of votes cast. Some members, like Mr. Wojciech Suchodolski from Chełm, stressed the importance of adhering to straightforward voting procedures (negating votes with conditions).

Reports noted the presence of generous donations from various individuals—men and women—to equip and support the Union's military forces at a historic fundraising event hosted by the Speaker. This inspired members to call for rapid progress on military commission laws to leverage the people's patriotism effectively.

Ultimately, the Congress overwhelmingly agreed that Generals should remain eligible to serve on the military commission, voting affirmative, with the condition that they cannot command troops while actively sitting on the commission.

Unfortunately, the President was unwell during this period, postponing further discussions on the topic. Yet, the sessions so far have highlighted the Congress members' profound commitment to balancing the Union's governance and military needs while ensuring due diligence and equity among all eligible citizens.

The next session is eagerly anticipated as members aim to finalize decisions on the military commission and address the nation's other pressing matters.

For more on the individuals mentioned, visit their profiles on Sejm-Wielki.pl: Speaker Stanisław Małachowski, Secretary of Defense Kazimierz Sapieha, and Representative Seweryn Rzewuski.

Topics: Reform of the Military Commission; Suspension of the Sejm session; Promotion of Hetmans; Declaration on the evacuation of Russian troops; Financial and material offers for the needs of the army; Decisions on the roles and duties of Generals; Sending envoys to foreign courts; Discussion on the management of the army and military rights; Response to the notes of the Russian ambassador;