Title 2 — The CongressRelease 119-73
§23 Presiding officer of Senate may administer oaths
Title 2 › Chapter CHAPTER 2— - ORGANIZATION OF CONGRESS › § 23
Summary
The person presiding over the Senate can give any oath or affirmation that the Constitution or law requires to Senators, Senate officers, witnesses, or other people.
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Title 2, §23
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The presiding officer, for the time being, of the Senate of the United States, shall have power to administer all oaths and affirmations that are or may be required by the Constitution, or by law, to be taken by any Senator, officer of the Senate, witness, or other person, in respect to any matter within the jurisdiction of the Senate.
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2 U.S.C. § 23
Title 2 — The Congress
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73