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The Constitution states that Congress shall meet at a specific time of the year. This time was changed in 1933 by the Twentieth Amendment.
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Article 1, Section 4, Clause 2
The Congress shall assemble at least once in every Year, and such Meeting shall be on the first Monday in December [Modified by Amendment 20], unless they shall by Law appoint a different Day.
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Amendment 20, Section 2
The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall begin at noon on the 3d day of January, unless they shall by law appoint a different day.
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