Agenda.
The State of the Union address is typically delivered during a joint session of Congress. This means that both the House of Representatives and the Senate come together in the same session to hear the president's speech. It is a significant event in which the president discusses the administration's priorities and provides an update on the nation's status.
A session of the house refers to a specific period during which a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress, convenes to conduct its business. Sessions typically follow a schedule, with each session lasting for a set duration, during which lawmakers debate, propose, and vote on legislation. The start and end of a session are often marked by formal ceremonies, and sessions can be regular, special, or extraordinary, depending on the needs of the legislative agenda.
A session of congress
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A special session of Congress is called in the event of an emergency, whereas Congress would normally only have one session a year.
A session.
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The 2015 session of the 114th Congress began on 6 Jan. The end date has yet to be determined, but most sessions end at some time during December.
Members of Congress can give themselves a pay raise during the current session through a process called the "automatic pay adjustment." However, this adjustment occurs only if Congress does not act to block it, which requires a vote. Generally, pay raises for Congress are often met with public scrutiny, and lawmakers may choose to forgo such increases to align with constituents' sentiments. Additionally, any pay raise would be subject to the legislative process and could be influenced by broader economic conditions.