2 U.S. Code §1431. Exercise of rulemaking powers

Section Text

The provisions of sections 1302(b)(3) and 1384(c) of this title are enacted—

(1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the House of Representatives and the Senate, respectively, and as such they shall be considered as part of the rules of such House, respectively, and such rules shall supersede other rules only to the extent that they are inconsistent therewith; and

(2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change such rules (so far as relating to such House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of each House.

Editorial Notes

Amendment of Section Pub. L. 115–397, title II, §201(c), title IV, §401, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5317, 5327, provided that, effective upon expiration of the 180-day period beginning on Dec. 21, 2018, with provisions for effect on pending proceedings, this section is amended by inserting ", section 1381(l)," before"and 1384(c) of this title" in introductory provisions. See 2018 Amendment note below.AMENDMENTS 2018—Pub. L. 115–397 inserted ", section 1381(l)," before"and 1384(c) of this title" in introductory provisions.EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2018 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 115–397 effective upon expiration of the 180-day period beginning on Dec. 21, 2018, with provisions for effect on pending proceedings, see section 401 of Pub. L. 115–397, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.

Citation

2 U.S.C. § 1431 (2018)