United States Constitution. 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.
The Congress shall assemble at least once in every
Year, and such Meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless
they shall by Law appoint a different Day.