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urn: urn:us-la:rs:18:1273
citation: "R.S. 18:1273"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 18 › Chapter 6 › Part II"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1976, number: 697, section: 1, effective_date: 1978-01-01, role: enactment }
---

# Opening and closing of qualifications for candidates for United States senators and representatives in Congress

When a member of the United States Senate or members of the United States House of Representatives are to be elected at the congressional election or at a special election, qualifications for candidates shall open and close as provided in Chapter 5 of this Title.