U.S. Constitution, Article I — The Legislative Branch, Section 5, Clause 1
Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide.
Notes
Establishes each house of Congress as the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members, and sets a majority of each house as a quorum to do business. Allows a smaller number to adjourn from day to day and to compel absent members to attend, under penalties each house provides.
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