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When the House and Senate meet together, it is referred to as a "Joint Session of Congress."
Any meeting of both House and Senate of the U.S. Congress is commonly called a "Joint Session" but there really are different type of meetings where the whole House and Senate get together: Joint Session, Joint Meeting, and Formal Joint Gatherings.
Several examples of the Joint Session are mandated by the Constitution such as the State of the Union Address that the President is required to provide each year. Joint Sessionsalso include meeting to formally count the electoral votes following a presidential election. Joint Sessions may also be requested by the President. Two examples of such a Joint Session are President Roosevelt's speech after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and President Bush's speech after the attacks of 11 September 2001. A Joint Session of Congress requires concurrent resolutions from both the House and Senate to meet.
Other combined meetings of the House and Senate are referred to as Joint Meetings. These occur with unanimous consent to recess and meet. Joint meetings are usually for the purpose of allowing U.S. officials other than the President or foreign dignitaries to address the entire Congress.
Meetings of Congress for presidential inaugurations are a special case called formal joint gatherings, but may also be joint sessions if both houses are in session at the time.
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∙ 13y agoWhen the House and Senate meet together, it is referred to as a "Joint Session of Congress."
Any meeting of both House and Senate of the U.S. Congress is commonly called a "Joint Session" but there really are different type of meetings where the whole House and Senate get together: Joint Session, Joint Meeting, and Formal Joint Gatherings.
Several examples of the Joint Session are mandated by the Constitution such as the State of the Union Address that the President is required to provide each year. Joint Sessionsalso include meeting to formally count the electoral votes following a presidential election. Joint Sessions may also be requested by the President. Two examples of such a Joint Session are President Roosevelt's speech after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and President Bush's speech after the attacks of 11 September 2001. A Joint Session of Congress requires concurrent resolutions from both the House and Senate to meet.
Other combined meetings of the House and Senate are referred to as Joint Meetings. These occur with unanimous consent to recess and meet. Joint meetings are usually for the purpose of allowing U.S. officials other than the President or foreign dignitaries to address the entire Congress.
Meetings of Congress for presidential inaugurations are a special case called formal joint gatherings, but may also be joint sessions if both houses are in session at the time.
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A session of congress when both member of both houses meet together?
Joint session
Why was a joint session of Congress called on July 21 1990?
In July of 1990 there was a joint session of Congress called so that Nelson Mandela could address Congress. At the time Nelson was the Deputy President of the African National Congress.
What does the President deliver to a Joint Session of Congress?
The State of The Union Address. He appears before a joint session of Congress (this means the Senate and the Representatives are there) to deliver this annual speech.
The President can call a session of Congress at which time both the House and Senate meet together?
The President does not have the power to call a joint session of Congress. However, the President does have the authority to request a joint session, where both the House and Senate convene. Joint sessions are typically called for important events, such as the State of the Union address.
How do you cite the address to the joint session of congress - both in-text and on the works cited page?
In-text: (Author last name, Joint Session Address Year) On the Works Cited page: Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Address." Joint Session of Congress, Location, Date.
Is it mandatory for all members of congress to attend a joint session of congress called by the president?
No- Congressmen do not have to attend. In fact, it is not unusual for opponents of the president to miss these session as a protest.
What was the venue of the 1916 Indian National Congress and Muslim League joint session?
Lucknow
Who delivers the State-of-the-Union message to joint a session of Congress?
The President of the U. S.
What type of session of congress would you found during the presidents state of the union address?
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.
What is the regular session of a congress?
A special session of Congress is called in the event of an emergency, whereas Congress would normally only have one session a year.
What is the name of the senate and the house of representatives when they meet jointly?
It is called a Joint Session of the U.S. Congress
Who presides over the counting of the Electoral College ballots?
The votes are counted in a joint session of Congress led by the President of the Senate, who is the U.S. Vice President, on January 6th following an election. After the votes are counted and any objections have been dealt with, the Vice President announces the winners of the presidential and vice-presidential elections.
