The incumbent [[Vice President]] presides over the Joint Sessions of [[Congress]] on one afternoon in the first week of January following the presidential election (e.g., January 6, 2021). While the Act states that he should cut off debate after two hours, in practice the presiding Chairman in parliamentary procedure could allow debate as long as he likes. | The incumbent [[Vice President]] presides over the Joint Sessions of [[Congress]] on one afternoon in the first week of January following the presidential election (e.g., January 6, 2021). While the Act states that he should cut off debate after two hours, in practice the presiding Chairman in parliamentary procedure could allow debate as long as he likes. |