Title 3 — The PresidentRelease 119-73

§18 Same; parliamentary procedure at joint session

Title 3 › Chapter CHAPTER 1— - PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AND VACANCIES › § 18

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Title 3, §18

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While the two Houses shall be in session as provided in this chapter, the President of the Senate shall have power to preserve order; and no debate shall be allowed and no question shall be put by the presiding officer except to either House on a motion to withdraw under section 15(d)(2)(C)(i).

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2022—Pub. L. 117–328, § 110(c)(2), substituted “session” for “meeting” in section catchline and text. Pub. L. 117–328, § 110(b), inserted “under section 15(d)(2)(C)(i)” after “motion to withdraw”. 1954—Act Sept. 3, 1954, substituted “chapter” for “subchapter”.

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3 U.S.C. § 18

Title 3 — The President

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Apr 6, 2026

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