Congress convenes annually on the fourth Monday of July for its regular session, lasting until thirty days before the next session.
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The President possesses the constitutional authority to call Congress into a special session at any time for urgent legislative matters.
The Senate President and House Speaker are elected by a majority vote of all members in their respective legislative houses.
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A majority of members in each house constitutes a quorum required to conduct official legislative business and pass various laws.
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Each house can punish members for disorderly behavior and suspend or expel them with a two-thirds majority vote of the membership.
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Each house must maintain a Journal and Record of proceedings, publishing them while excluding matters that might affect national security.
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Neither house may adjourn for over three days or move their meeting place without the express consent of the other house.
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Electoral Tribunals are the sole judges for all contests regarding the election, returns, and qualifications of members in each house.
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Members of Congress cannot be held liable elsewhere for speeches or debates made during official legislative proceedings or committee meetings.
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Upon taking office, all Congress members must fully disclose their financial and business interests to ensure transparency and public accountability.
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