§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), (c)(2), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5240 .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

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".