Title 2 — The CongressRelease 119-73not60
§21 Oath of Senators
Title 2 › Chapter 2— ORGANIZATION OF CONGRESS › § 21
Summary
The President of the Senate must give the oath to every elected Senator before they take their seat.
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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
Apr 3, 2026
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