(a) Unless otherwise provided by the Congress, the two Houses shall—(1) adjourn sine die not later than July 31 of each year; or
(2) in the case of an odd-numbered year, provide, not later than July 31 of such year, by concurrent resolution adopted in each House by roll-call vote, for the adjournment of the two Houses from that Friday in August which occurs at least thirty days before the first Monday in September (Labor Day) of such year to the second day after Labor Day.
(b) This section shall not be applicable in any year if on July 31 of such year a state of war exists pursuant to a declaration of war by the Congress.
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CHAPTER 6— CONGRESSIONAL AND COMMITTEE PROCEDURE; INVESTIGATIONS
§ 190. Repealed. S. Res. 4, § 301(b),
§§ 190a to 190a–2. Repealed. S. Res. 274, § 2(a),
§ 190a–3. Repealed. S. Res. 9, § 2,
§§ 190b, 190c. Repealed. S. Res. 274, § 2(a),
§ 190d. Legislative review by standing committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives
§ 190f. General appropriation bills
§ 190g. Nonconsideration of certain private bills and resolutions
§ 190h. Repealed. S. Res. 9, § 2,
§§ 190i to 190k. Repealed. S. Res. 274, § 2(b),
§ 190l. Private claims pending before Congress; taking of testimony
§ 190m. Subpoena for taking testimony; compensation of officers and witnesses; return of depositions
§ 192. Refusal of witness to testify or produce papers
§ 194. Certification of failure to testify or produce; grand jury action
§ 195. Fees of witnesses in District of Columbia
§ 196. Senate resolutions for investigations; limit of cost