Clause 1: Time, place, and manner of holding Congressional elections

Article 1, Section 5, Clause 1: Qualifications of Members

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…continue reading →

Article 1, Section 4, Clause 1: Time, place, and manner of holding Congressional elections

The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators. This clause vests the power to…continue reading →