§ 23. — Presiding officer of Senate may administer oaths.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 2USC23]
TITLE 2--THE CONGRESS
CHAPTER 2--ORGANIZATION OF CONGRESS
Sec. 23. Presiding officer of Senate may administer oaths
The presiding officer, for the time being, of the Senate of the
United States, shall have power to administer all oaths and affirmations
that are or may be required by the Constitution, or by law, to be taken
by any Senator, officer of the Senate, witness, or other person, in
respect to any matter within the jurisdiction of the Senate.
(Apr. 18, 1876, ch. 66, Sec. 1, 19 Stat. 34.)
