Appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Sixth Congress.
Latest action (3 Nov 1998): Became Public Law No: 105-350.
What this bill does
This bill, H.J.Res. 138, designates the specific date and time for the start of the first session of the 106th United States Congress. It states that this session will convene at noon on Wednesday, January 6, 1999.
The measure directly affects members of Congress by setting the official start date for their legislative work in the new Congress. It does not establish new policies or programs but rather confirms the scheduling of a constitutional event.
This Joint Resolution was introduced in the 105th Congress and has been enacted, meaning it was signed into law by the President on November 3, 1998. The convening date specified in the bill is now in the past.
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Official summary
Provides for convening the first session of the 106th Congress at noon on January 6, 1999.
Timeline
3 Nov 1998
Became Public Law No: 105-350.
Common questions
- What does H.J.Res. 138 do?
- This bill, H.J.Res. 138, designates the specific date and time for the start of the first session of the 106th United States Congress. It states that this session will convene at noon on Wednesday, January 6, 1999. The measure directly affects members of Congress by setting the official start date for their legislative work in the new Congress. It does not establish new policies or programs but rather confirms the scheduling of a constitutional event. This Joint Resolution was introduced in the 105th Congress and has been enacted, meaning it was signed into law by the President on November 3, 1998. The convening date specified in the bill is now in the past.
- Has H.J.Res. 138 become law?
- Yes. H.J.Res. 138 has been enacted. Status last updated 3 Nov 1998.
- Who sponsored H.J.Res. 138?
- H.J.Res. 138 was sponsored by Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] (R-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.J.Res. 138?
- Became Public Law No: 105-350. (3 Nov 1998).
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