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.
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.
Congressional terms refer to the length of time a member of Congress serves in office, typically two years for House members and six years for Senators. Congressional sessions, on the other hand, are the periods during which Congress meets and conducts its legislative business, with each term typically consisting of two sessions.
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.
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
there are officially 2 sessions per two-year term
I believe it's January 3rd.