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3 U.S.C. § 101. — Commencement of term of office · Congress.wiki

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3 U.S.C. § 101.Chapter 2

§ 101

Commencement of term of office

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The term of four years for which a President and Vice President shall be elected, shall, in all cases, commence on the 20th day of January next succeeding the day on which the votes of the electors have been given.

Release: pl-119-73 (2026-01-23)