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.
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No member of the Senate or the House or Representatives may be sued for any statements made during session. The reason for this is to prevent intimdation from any opposition or a possibly hostile Judiciary.
neither house of congress may adjourn without the consent of the other house.
As of August 2014, Congress does open every session with a prayer. The prayer is given the by Chaplain of the United States Senate.
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A session is just a period of any time where some thing (usually sports) takes place
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They have opening sessions because they are different branches of government.
He can ask for such a session whenever he thinks it is needed. But just like the Speaker of the House can't call the President and say "assemble your cabinet, I'd like to talk to them", the President can't actually "call a joint session". He sends a letter to the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader and REQUESTS a joint session. It still requires a concurrent resolution of both House and Senate.