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2 U.S.C. 21: Oath of SenatorsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 2-THE CONGRESSCHAPTER 2-ORGANIZATION OF CONGRESS
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§21. Oath of Senators

The oath of office shall be administered by the President of the Senate to each Senator who shall be elected, previous to his taking his seat.

(R.S. § 28.)

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R.S. § 28 derived from act June 1, 1789, ch. 1, § 2, 1 Stat. 23.