Title 2The CongressRelease 119-73

§6542 Employees of Senate Disbursing Office; designation by Secretary of Senate to administer oaths and affirmations

Title 2 › Chapter CHAPTER 65— - SENATE OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - SECRETARY OF THE SENATE › Part Part A— - Organization and Personnel › § 6542

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Summary

Since November 1, 1973, the Secretary of the Senate may in writing name Disbursing Office employees to give oaths and affirmations for that office, including the oath under section 3331 of title 5.

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Title 2, §6542

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The Secretary of the Senate is on and after November 1, 1973, authorized to designate, in writing, employees of the Disbursing Office of the Senate to administer oaths and affirmations, with respect to matters relating to that Office, authorized or required by law or rules or orders of the Senate (including the oath of office required by section 3331 of title 5). During any period in which he is so designated, any such employee may administer such oaths and affirmations.

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Codification Section was formerly classified to section 64–1 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

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2 U.S.C. § 6542

Title 2The Congress

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73