Public Law 119-102 (07/12/2026)

3 U.S.C. § 18

Same; parliamentary procedure at joint session

Section text and notes

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).

June 25, 1948, ch. 644 62 Stat. 676 Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1263, § 3 68 Stat. 1227 Pub. L. 117–328, div. P, title I, § 110(b)136 Stat. 5240 (, ; , ; , (c)(2), , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 117–328, § 110(c)(2)2022—, 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 , substituted “chapter” for “subchapter”.