In 1933 Congressional session started commencing in January. Prior to that year, sessions usually began in the fall (December mostly) and usually adjourned by summer (March mostly).
January 3
The 20th Amendment.
Each congressional term in the United States lasts two years and is divided into two sessions. These sessions typically begin in January and can extend until December of the second year of the term. The first session starts following the congressional elections, and the second session begins the following January after the midterm elections, if applicable.
U.S. Congressional sessions begin on January 3rd of each year. Each session lasts a full year, ending on January 3 of the next year as the new session begins. Obviously there are adjournments and vacations during the year.
there are officially 2 sessions per two-year term
A congressional session describes the period for which the American federal legislature convenes. Furthermore they are also special Congressional sessions, such as the emergency convening of the legislature.
=Sessions - the sitting together of a court, council, legislature, or the like, for conference or the transaction of business.==Congressional terms - a period of time to which limits have been set.=
Congressional sessions can be categorized into three main types: regular sessions, special sessions, and joint sessions. Regular sessions occur annually, lasting from January to late fall, where Congress conducts its routine business. Special sessions are called by the President to address urgent issues when Congress is not in session. Joint sessions involve both the House of Representatives and the Senate meeting together, often for significant occasions like the President's State of the Union address.
The month that congressional terms begin & end, according to Amendment 20 is: January.
The month that congressional terms begin & end, according to Amendment 20 is: January.
Sadly... Yes it does.
Sessions, two, and recess! Had the same assignment