Title 2, The CongressRelease 119-102
§21 Oath of Senators
Title 2 › CHAPTER 2 — ORGANIZATION OF CONGRESS › § 21
Summary
Before a newly elected Senator can take their seat, the President of the Senate must give that Senator the oath of office.
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Title 2, §21
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The oath of office shall be administered by the President of the Senate to each Senator who shall be elected, previous to his taking his seat.
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Codification R.S. § 28 derived from act June 1, 1789, ch. 1, § 2, 1 Stat. 23.
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2 U.S.C. § 21
Title 2, The Congress
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102