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3 U.S.C. § 18. — Same; parliamentary procedure at joint session · Congress.wiki

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§ 18

Same; parliamentary procedure at joint session

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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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