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Why might someone say that every session of congress will be different?
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What is is session of congress?
Each year, the Congress has two sessions unless the president calls a special session of Congress. Every two years, a new meeting of Congress assumes office. Currently (December 2, 2010) the second session in 2010 of the meeting of the 111th Congress is conducting business. In January 2011, the first session of the <newly-elected> meeting of the 112th Congress will begin.
Which session of Congress is in session?
The first session in 2011 of the meeting of the 112th Congress. Congress has two session each year unless the president calls Congress into an additional special session. Every two years, new members are elected in November and a new meeting of those elected takes office the following January. Elections for the 112th Congress were held in November 2010 and the first meeting of the 112th Congress began in January 2011.
How often is congress required to meet and on what day does the session begin?
every day....
What is a congress of?
Each year, the Congress has two sessions unless the president calls a special session of Congress. Every two years, a new meeting of Congress assumes office. Currently (December 2, 2010) the second session in 2010 of the meeting of the 111th Congress is conducting business. In January 2011, the first session of the <newly-elected> meeting of the 112th Congress will begin.
When does congress start a session or term?
A new term of Congress occurs every two years. Congress convenes at noon on January 31st of every odd numbered year. So for example, the next three terms of Congress will begin in 2015, 2017 and 2019.
When does the first session of congress begin?
Sessions in Congress begin in different times. In order for congress to have a session, they must have something to talk about, therefore congress meets when there is something to talk about. Even though there may be something to talk about, they will not always meet, they wait for a little bit and then they meet; part of protocol. Similar to the great American Frontier, Congress is quite the same.
What speech does the president give every year?
State of the Union address, before a joint session of the United States Congress.
What does it mean when congress is in session?
Each year, the Congress has two sessions unless the president calls a special session of Congress. Every two years, a new meeting of Congress assumes office. Currently (December 2, 2010) the second session in 2010 of the meeting of the 111th Congress is conducting business. In January 2011, the first session of the <newly-elected> meeting of the 112th Congress will begin.
What date must congress open their session?
According to the United States Constitution, Article I, Section 4, Congress must assemble at least once every year. The opening date of their session is determined by law and typically takes place on January 3rd, unless a different date is established by Congress.
The first session of a congress begins when?
The first session of a congress typically begins on January 3rd of odd-numbered years, as mandated by the United States Constitution. This session marks the start of a new term for members of the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate. During this time, legislators are sworn in, leadership positions are established, and the agenda for the session is set.
What is the idle time of session?
It is different for every web site. It varies widely. -DJ Craig
Do the US Senate and House of Representatives still open each daily session with prayer?
As of August 2014, Congress does open every session with a prayer. The prayer is given the by Chaplain of the United States Senate.
