Public Law 119-87 (04/30/2026)

3 U.S.C. § 18

Same; parliamentary procedure at joint session

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”.