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The annual series of meetings of a Congress is called a session. Each Congress generally has two sessions, based on the constitutional mandate that Congress assemble at least once a year. In addition, a meeting of one or both houses is a session. And the Senate and House of Representatives is said to be in session on any particular day when it is meeting.
Types of Sessions
Closed Sessions Definition
Joint Sessions Definition
Lame Duck Sessions Definition
Recess & Adjournment
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