§ 26. Roll of Representatives-elect

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Before the first meeting of each Congress the Clerk of the next preceding House of Representatives shall make a roll of the Representatives-elect, and place thereon the names of those persons, and of such persons only, whose credentials show that they were regularly elected in accordance with the laws of their States respectively, or the laws of the United States. In case of a vacancy in the office of Clerk of the House of Representatives, or of the absence or inability of the Clerk to discharge the duties imposed on him by law or custom relative to the preparation of the roll of Representatives or the organization of the House, those duties shall devolve on the Sergeant at Arms of the next preceding House of Representatives.

(R.S. §§ 31–33; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, § 202(2), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1724.)

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§ 5301
Representatives’ and Delegates’ salaries payable monthly

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Public Law 104–186
To provide for a representational allowance for Members of the House of Representatives, to make technical and conforming changes to sundry provisions of law in consequence of administrative reforms in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes

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Pub. L. 104–186, title II, § 202(2)
110 Stat. 1724
Feb. 21, 1867, ch. 56, § 1
14 Stat. 397
Mar. 3, 1863, ch. 108
12 Stat. 804
act Feb. 21, 1867, ch. 56, § 2
Pub. L. 104–186

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Roll of Representatives-elect

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Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–186, title II, § 202(2)

Stat.110 Stat. 1724

ActFeb. 21, 1867, ch. 56, § 1

Stat.14 Stat. 397

ActMar. 3, 1863, ch. 108

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