2019 US Code
Title 2 - The Congress
Chapter 2 - Organization of Congress
Sec. 23 - Presiding officer of Senate may administer oaths

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Citation 2 U.S.C. § 23 (2019)
Section Name §23. Presiding officer of Senate may administer oaths
Section Text

The presiding officer, for the time being, of the Senate of the United States, shall have power to administer all oaths and affirmations that are or may be required by the Constitution, or by law, to be taken by any Senator, officer of the Senate, witness, or other person, in respect to any matter within the jurisdiction of the Senate.

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(Apr. 18, 1876, ch. 66, §1, 19 Stat. 34.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 2 - THE CONGRESS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 2 - THE CONGRESS
CHAPTER 2 - ORGANIZATION OF CONGRESS
Sec. 23 - Presiding officer of Senate may administer oaths
Contains section 23
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law No
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Statutes at Large References 19 Stat. 34
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