Title 3, The PresidentRelease 119-102
§18 Same; Parliamentary Procedure at Joint Session
Title 3 › CHAPTER 1 — PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AND VACANCIES › § 18
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The President of the Senate keeps order when both Houses meet; no debate is allowed, and questions are only on a motion to withdraw (section 15(d)(2)(C)(i)).
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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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Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102