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3 U.S.C. 18: Same; parliamentary procedure at joint sessionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 3-THE PRESIDENTCHAPTER 1-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AND VACANCIES
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§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 .)

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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”.