Public debate may mean simply debating by the public, or in public. Scholars have been debating or explaining this apparent contradiction for centuries. Congress adjourned before debating the matter. Scholars are still debating, trying to redevelop the era. They have since then been debating whether this agreement is binding. Parliamentary time is also set aside for question periods in the debating chamber. At the same time, Congress was debating whether to formally declare independence from Britain. Scientists are still debating when people started wearing clothes. This was at a time when both countries were debating the "red question". With Congress having little interest in debating the matter, it was dropped. He also frequently travels abroad for speaking and debating sessions. This criticism was a driver for the creation of women's only debating societies. In 2008 it was host to the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships. The Senate is responsible for debating and approving bills passed by the House. There are many different styles of competitive debating, organizations and rules.