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Period when a legislative body convenes outside of normal sessions
legislature, a special session (also extraordinary session) is a period when the body convenes outside of the normal legislative session. This most frequently
Special_session
Special gathering of legislature in Indian Parliament
A special session in the Indian Parliament is a period when MPs gather to conduct legislative business outside of their usual sessions. The calendar of
Special session of the Parliament of India
Special_session_of_the_Parliament_of_India
walking out of the session to delay the process. The first special session began on July 21. A new map was redrawn in the session as state Democrats vowed
2025–2026 United States redistricting
2025–2026_United_States_redistricting
Bicameral legislature of Indonesia
General Session, marked with Suharto's downfall before the Special Session in May, marking the starting the new Reform era. The 1998 Special Session (Sidang
People's Consultative Assembly
People's_Consultative_Assembly
Governor of Kentucky from 2007 to 2015
age. In the special session, legislators also approved raising the minimum dropout age to 18 during the special session. Following the session, the National
Steve_Beshear
41st legislative term of the Philippines
President Bongbong Marcos called for a Special Session of Congress to take place on 17 June 2026. The Special Session of Congress witnessed the election of
20th Congress of the Philippines
20th_Congress_of_the_Philippines
Mid-decade change to congressional district boundaries
2025, Abbott called for a special session of the Texas Legislature to discuss redistricting. The impetus for the session was a letter from the United
2025_Texas_redistricting
Intergovernmental organization organ
is often before the next session starts. It can also reconvene for special and emergency special sessions. The first session was convened on 10 January
United Nations General Assembly
United_Nations_General_Assembly
1980 session of the United Nations General Assembly
The sixth emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly was held between 10 and 14 January 1980 to consider the situation in Afghanistan
Sixth emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly
Sixth_emergency_special_session_of_the_United_Nations_General_Assembly
Mid-decade change to congressional districts
lone Democratic seat. On May 1, 2026, Governor Bill Lee called for a special session of the state legislature beginning on May 5 to review the state’s congressional
2026_Tennessee_redistricting
Senate – via Senate.gov. "Days in Session of the U.S. Congress". Library of Congress – via Congress.gov. "Past Days in Session of the U.S. Congress". Library
List of United States Congresses
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Highest court in the U.S. state of Virginia
2011 Special Session I". July 29, 2011. "Senate Resolution 512, 2011 Special Session I". August 1, 2011. "House Resolution 248, 2023 Session". January
Supreme_Court_of_Virginia
2022 ongoing session of the United Nations General Assembly
A plenary meeting of the eleventh emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly opened on 28 February 2022 at the United Nations headquarters
Eleventh emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly
Eleventh_emergency_special_session_of_the_United_Nations_General_Assembly
Upper house of the Florida Legislature
House speaker, or by a three-fifths vote of all legislators. During a special session, the Legislature may only address legislative business that is within
Florida_Senate
Lower house of the Florida Legislature
any special session the Legislature may only address legislative business that is within the purview of the purpose or purposes stated in the special session
Florida House of Representatives
Florida_House_of_Representatives
Governor of Nebraska since 2023
special session of the legislature in late July to address property taxes. A number of state senators expressed frustration at the call for a special
Jim_Pillen
Lower House members elected in 2024
2026. Retrieved 9 January 2026. "Assembly Elections 2026: Parliament special session timing could sideline 67 opposition MPs, says Chidambaram". Financial
18th_Lok_Sabha
2011 Special Session I". July 29, 2011. "Senate Resolution 512, 2011 Special Session I". August 1, 2011. "House Resolution 248, 2023 Session". January
List of justices of the Supreme Court of Virginia
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during the regular session, so governor Rick Perry called a special session. The legislature passed its map during the special session, which drew criticism
Redistricting_in_Texas
Legislature of Minnesota, 2025–2027
record with six legislative special elections in one year. On January 14, 2025, the House commenced its legislative session without the presence of any
94th_Minnesota_Legislature
American politician (born 1995)
1, 2026, Governor Bill Lee signed a proclamation that called for a special session of the Tennessee General Assembly to begin at the Tennessee State Capitol
Justin_J._Pearson
1956 session of the United Nations General Assembly
The first emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly was convened on 1 November and ended on 10 November 1956 resolving the Suez
First emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly
First_emergency_special_session_of_the_United_Nations_General_Assembly
2023 United States Supreme Court case
would draft and pass a new congressional district map by July 21 in a special session. The defendants had previously asserted that any map must be in place
Allen_v._Milligan
The Third emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly was invoked by the UN Security Council's Resolution 129. Sitting in August
Third emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly
Third_emergency_special_session_of_the_United_Nations_General_Assembly
Russian term for the Russo-Ukrainian war
"Special military operation" (also "special operation", and abbreviated as "SMO" or "SVO", or Russian: спецопера́ция, romanized: spetsoperatsiya, Ukrainian:
Special_military_operation
1997–present session on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict
The tenth emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly centred on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict: the ongoing occupation of the
Tenth emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly
Tenth_emergency_special_session_of_the_United_Nations_General_Assembly
American politician and former Navy SEAL (born 1974)
June 1, 2018, shortly after the Missouri General Assembly convened a special session to consider possible impeachment proceedings. In 2022, Greitens attempted
Eric_Greitens
Meeting of two houses in a bicameral legislature
A joint session or joint convention is, most broadly, when two normally separate decision-making groups meet, often in a special session or other extraordinary
Joint_session
2025 UN General Assemble Resolution at 11th ESS
Resolution ES‑11/7 is the seventh resolution of the eleventh emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly, adopted on 24 February 2025
United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-11/7
United_Nations_General_Assembly_Resolution_ES-11/7
An emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly (abbr. ESS of UNGA) is an unscheduled meeting of the United Nations General Assembly
Emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly
Emergency_special_session_of_the_United_Nations_General_Assembly
1950 resolution establishing GA emergency special sessions
the resolution created the mechanism of the emergency special session (ESS). Emergency special sessions have been convened under this procedure on eleven
United Nations General Assembly Resolution 377 (V)
United_Nations_General_Assembly_Resolution_377_(V)
Governor of Texas since 2015
legislation failed to pass in the 88th Regular Session, Abbott called multiple special sessions to approve it. The special sessions expired without passing the
Greg_Abbott
Governor of North Carolina from 2017 to 2025
2020. Although the Republican-dominated legislature passed bills in a special session to reduce the power of the governor's office before he took office
Roy_Cooper
Ad hoc tribunal created in 2025
The Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (STCAU, French: Tribunal spécial pour le crime d'agression contre l'Ukraine) is an ad
Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine
Special_Tribunal_for_the_Crime_of_Aggression_against_Ukraine
both houses refused to adjourn the special session following completion of the budget, allowing the special session to de jure continue indefinitely until
163rd Virginia General Assembly
163rd_Virginia_General_Assembly
Wisconsin legislative term for 2025–2026
governor has called two special sessions of the legislature, both ended on May 14, 2026, without resolution: a special session to consider a constitutional
107th_Wisconsin_Legislature
Type of United Nations meeting
A special session of the United Nations General Assembly, or UNGASS, occurs when the United Nations General Assembly meets in order to discuss an important
Special session of the United Nations General Assembly
Special_session_of_the_United_Nations_General_Assembly
Head of government of the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia Legislature, and the power to convene the legislature into special session. The current governor is Republican Brian Kemp, who assumed office
Governor_of_Georgia
Indian Legislation
legislation was listed to be taken up for discussion during the Parliament Special Session, 2023. The Election Commission is composed of the chief election commissioner
Chief_Election_Commissioner_and_Other_Election_Commissioners_(Appointment,_Conditions_of_Service_and_Term_of_Office)_Act,_2023
Colorado law governing high-risk AI systems
the attempt. In early August 2025, Governor Polis called for a special legislative session to address the budget shortfall caused by the One Big Beautiful
Colorado_AI_Act
2022 resolution demanding Russian withdrawal from Ukraine
Assembly Resolution ES‑11/1 is a resolution of the eleventh emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly, adopted on 2 March 2022. It
United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-11/1
United_Nations_General_Assembly_Resolution_ES-11/1
American politician (born 1952)
(July 6, 2007). "House adjourns, Senate to keep working in special session; Special session isn't justified, Richards says". The Messenger-Inquirer. Cross
Ernie_Fletcher
1982 session of the United Nations General Assembly
The Ninth emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was invoked in 1982 by the UN Security Council's Resolution 500. The
Ninth emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly
Ninth_emergency_special_session_of_the_United_Nations_General_Assembly
Period in which a legislature is convened; subdivision of a legislative term
A legislative session is the period of time in which a legislature, in both parliamentary and presidential systems, is convened for the purpose of lawmaking
Legislative_session
2016 American film
whether he is gay or attracted to Julia. Julia pushes Neil to attend a special session held by the Rabbit Hole at a comic book convention, Comicpalooza, where
Slash_(film)
Ceremonial event marking the beginning of a session of the UK Parliament
Parliament is a ceremonial event which formally marks the beginning of each session of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. At its core is the Monarch's "gracious
State_Opening_of_Parliament
Governor of Mississippi since 2020
on if he'll call special session". WAPT. May 18, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2021. Taylor Vance, Gov. Tate Reeves supports special session for medical marijuana
Tate_Reeves
total of 155 countries developed National Programs of Action. The Special Session on Children was a meeting the UN General Assembly held May 8–10, 2002
World_Summit_for_Children
UN General Assemble Resolution ES-11/6
Resolution ES‑11/6 is the sixth resolution of the eleventh emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly, adopted on 23 February 2023
United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-11/6
United_Nations_General_Assembly_Resolution_ES-11/6
UN agency for promotion of human rights
March, June, and September. The UNHRC can decide at any time to hold a special session to address human rights violations and emergencies, at the request
United Nations Human Rights Council
United_Nations_Human_Rights_Council
Governor of Minnesota since 2019
reconvene for special sessions on legislation for police reform and accountability. After police reform failed to pass the first special session in June, a
Tim_Walz
Governing body of the WHO
Chinese pressure. On 25 May, delegates reached a consensus to hold a special session in November 2021 to consider the International Treaty on Pandemic Prevention
World_Health_Assembly
Legislative branch of the state government of Texas
and the Senate 19 to 33 members. Neither the regular biennial session nor the special sessions of the legislature had limits in duration. In the House
Texas_Legislature
Russian politician and economist (born 1966)
abolished institutions to it. In October 2023, Mishustin held a strategic session of the Russian Government on migration policy, during which he stated the
Mikhail_Mishustin
Legislative branch of the state government of Oregon
2009. The legislative session in 2010 that referred Measure 71 to voters was a special session approved during the 2009 session by a majority of legislators
Oregon_Legislative_Assembly
US state legislative body
by the legislature. The 2026 session began on January 14 and is set to adjourn on March 14, 2026. The 2024 special session that was called in the previous
164th Virginia General Assembly
164th_Virginia_General_Assembly
2025 meeting of the Texas legislature
Cook by a vote of 85 to 55. On July 21, 2025 the legislature began a special session called by the Governor to address several issues including natural
89th_Texas_Legislature
Saudi Arabian philanthropist and former princess
Huffington Post, and was interviewed by Piers Morgan. She spoke in a special session at 2011 Clinton Global Initiative titled "Voices for Change in the
Ameera_al-Taweel
2013 Hawaiʻi state law allowing same-sex marriages
call a special session. The Legislature's regular session resumes in January 2014, unless Governor Abercrombie calls a special session, which he says
Hawaii_Marriage_Equality_Act
State government of the US state of Alabama
a bill offered in a previous session. The legislature may offer and consider any bills it chooses in a special session, subject to the above-stated requirements
Government_of_Alabama
American judge (born 1972)
2016. "House Resolution 531, 2011 Special Session I". Retrieved March 9, 2016. "Senate Resolution 74, 2016 Regular Session". Retrieved March 10, 2016. Fletcher
Stephen_R._McCullough
Latin for "as a matter of form" or "for the sake of form"
president from pocket-vetoing bills, or calling the Congress into special session. They have also been used to prevent presidents from making recess
Pro_forma
Governor of Indiana from 2017 to 2025
constitution to create laws. Holcomb vetoed the laws passed in the special session, and the legislature overrode his vetoes. But on June 2, 2022, the
Eric_Holcomb
Humanitarian consequences of the aggression against Ukraine 2022
Resolution ES-11/2 is the second resolution of the eleventh emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly, adopted on 24 March 2022, following
United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-11/2
United_Nations_General_Assembly_Resolution_ES-11/2
Nations General Assembly (for its 1997–1998 session, including Tenth emergency special and Twentieth special sessions). Following the annexation of Crimea
Ukraine and the United Nations
Ukraine_and_the_United_Nations
Legislative branch of the state government of Connecticut
right to call for a special session after the end of the regular session, while the General Assembly can call for a "veto session" after the close in
Connecticut_General_Assembly
31st legislative term of the Philippines
June 3, 1996 Second Special Session: May 13 – June 21, 1996 Second Regular Session: July 22, 1996 – June 13, 1997 Third Special Session: August 12 – 30,
10th Congress of the Philippines
10th_Congress_of_the_Philippines
SB5 was heavily criticized by state Democrats, and passage during a special session in the Texas Senate was blocked by a filibuster by Senator Wendy Davis
Texas_House_Bill_2
American actress (born 1952)
Adama). McDonnell took part in a special session titled Battlestar Galactica at the 2009 World Science Festival. The session also included Michael Hogan,
Mary_McDonnell
American transportation company
Governor Lingle called the Legislature into special session on October 24, 2007. In preparation for the session, legislators made trips to Kauaʻi, Maui,
Hawaii_Superferry
American lawyer and politician (born 1973)
(October 12, 2023). "Gov. Greg Abbott says he'll add teacher pay to the special session — but only if lawmakers pass school voucher bill". Svitek, Patrick;
Gina_Hinojosa
President of Indonesia from 1999 to 2001
decree and proceeded with the Special Session, which culminated in a unanimous vote to impeach Wahid. In the same session, the MPR formally appointed Megawati
Abdurrahman_Wahid
American politician from Florida
governor DeSantis to call a special session on the topic of illegal immigration. Perez claimed that the call for a special session should "... be used sparingly
Daniel_Perez_(politician)
29th Legislative term of the Philippines
Regular Session: July 24, 1989 – June 7, 1990 Second Special Session: January 3, 1990 Fourth Regular Session: July 23, 1990 – June 6, 1991 Third Special Session:
8th Congress of the Philippines
8th_Congress_of_the_Philippines
Legislative branch of the state government of Louisiana
A special session is limited to the number of days stated in the proclamation, not to exceed 30 days. The power to legislate in a special session is
Louisiana_State_Legislature
Legislative branch of the state government of Minnesota
can re-adjourn by special session. In 2005, the regular session ended without passage of an overall budget, and a special session was subsequently called
Minnesota_Legislature
Highest court in the U.S. state of West Virginia
commencing on the first Wednesday in September. The Court may also sit in special session as needed. Upon the death, resignation, or removal of a sitting justice
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
Supreme_Court_of_Appeals_of_West_Virginia
Indonesian political event in 2001
office and Sukarnoputri took office as the new president. The 2001 Special Session was held with the agenda of dismissing Abdurrahman Wahid after various
Impeachment of Abdurrahman Wahid
Impeachment_of_Abdurrahman_Wahid
Legislative branch of the state government of Indiana
to convene a special session if legislators are unable to complete necessary work within the time allotted by the regular sessions. Special sessions of
Indiana_General_Assembly
Minimum number of members of a deliberative assembly necessary to conduct business
Senate to prevent a redistricting bill from being considered during a special session. The group, nicknamed the "Texas Eleven", stayed in New Mexico for
Quorum
23rd legislative term of the Philippines
First Special Session: January 17–22, 1966 First Regular Session: January 24 – May 19, 1966 Second Special Session: May 20 – June 18, 1966 Third Special Session:
6th Congress of the Philippines
6th_Congress_of_the_Philippines
The seventh emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) centred on the Palestine issue. It was held because of an American
Seventh emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly
Seventh_emergency_special_session_of_the_United_Nations_General_Assembly
Governor of Louisiana from 2004 to 2008
Blanco's opening address to Regular Session of the Louisiana State Legislature from March 29, 2004 [14] Special Session Address from March 7, 2004 [15] Blanco's
Kathleen_Blanco
Provisional Government of Libya since March 2021
called for GNU offices to be located in Sirte and for the HoR to hold a special session for approving the proposed GNU cabinet. According to the Libya Herald
Government of National Unity (Libya)
Government_of_National_Unity_(Libya)
International memorial day on 27 January for the victims of Nazi genocides
60/7 on 1 November 2005. The resolution was developed following a special session convened on 24 January of that year to commemorate the 60th anniversary
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
International_Holocaust_Remembrance_Day
1948 Special Session of U.S. Congress
The Turnip Day Session (or "Turnip Day" session) was a special session of the 80th Congress that began on July 26, 1948 and ended on August 3. President
Turnip_Day_Session
24th legislative term of the Philippines
Regular Session: January 26 – May 21, 1970 First Special Session: May 22 – June 25, 1970 Second Special Session: June 29 – August 1, 1970 Third Special Session:
7th Congress of the Philippines
7th_Congress_of_the_Philippines
2022 resolution rejecting the Russian annexation of 4 Ukrainian regions
Resolution ES‑11/4 is the fourth resolution of the eleventh emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly, adopted on 12 October 2022
United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-11/4
United_Nations_General_Assembly_Resolution_ES-11/4
1967 session of the United Nations General Assembly
The Fifth emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was invoked in 1967 by the UNGA at the request of the USSR (A/6717)
Fifth emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly
Fifth_emergency_special_session_of_the_United_Nations_General_Assembly
Legislative branch of the state government of Oklahoma
Governor Jack C. Walton for trying to block the legislature from holding special session and administrative practices that included payroll padding, pardons
Oklahoma_Legislature
Failed Oregon transportation bill
history. The legislative session ended shortly after it failed, and Governor Kotek delayed upcoming layoffs and called a special session of the Oregon Legislature
Oregon House Bills 2025 and 3991
Oregon_House_Bills_2025_and_3991
Legislature of the Wisconsin Territory
20, 1838, in regular session. The Assembly also convened in special session from June 11, 1838, to June 25, 1838. The first session was held at Belmont
1st Wisconsin Territorial Assembly
1st_Wisconsin_Territorial_Assembly
Structure of Bharatiya Janata Party
constitution which is subject to rectification by the following Plenary Session or Special Session of National Council. The National Executive also oversees the
Organisation of the Bharatiya Janata Party
Organisation_of_the_Bharatiya_Janata_Party
30th legislative term of the Philippines
9, 1995 Fourth Special Session: January 2 – February 24, 1995 Fifth Special Session: February 27 – March 24, 1995 Sixth Special Session: March 27 – April
9th Congress of the Philippines
9th_Congress_of_the_Philippines
2018 action by the House of Delegates
On June 26, 2018, the West Virginia House of Delegates assembled in special session to consider Loughry's or any other justice's impeachment. The matter
Impeachment of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
Impeachment_of_the_Supreme_Court_of_Appeals_of_West_Virginia
Treaty on intellectual property
two extraordinary meetings were convened to prepare the Conference: Special Session of the WIPO IGC (4–8 September 2023) Preparatory Committee of the Diplomatic
WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge
WIPO_Treaty_on_Intellectual_Property,_Genetic_Resources_and_Associated_Traditional_Knowledge
Contemporary period of Indonesian history (1998–present)
issue a memorandum against Wahid. Two memorandums constitute an MPR Special Session where the impeachment and removal of a president would be legal. The
Reform_era_in_Indonesia
Bicameral national legislature of Japan
minister-designate in a special session (but inversely, not all PM elections take place in a special Diet). A special session can be extended twice. HCES
National_Diet
proposal failed during the regular 2012 legislative session, Governor O'Malley championed a special session in July of that year to address the issue of gambling
List_of_casinos_in_Maryland
Conclusion of British responsibility for administration of Palestine
agenda of the Second Regular Session of the General Assembly and that a Special Session be convened to constitute a Special Committee to prepare for Assembly
End of the British Mandate for Palestine
End_of_the_British_Mandate_for_Palestine
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Portuguese form of Latin Bartolomaeus, BARTOLMEU means "son of Talmai."
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a.
Chief in excellence.
adv.
In a special manner; particularly; especially.
a.
Of or pertaining to the splenial bone or splenius muscle.
v. t.
To mention or name, as a particular thing; to designate in words so as to distinguish from other things; as, to specify the uses of a plant; to specify articles purchased.
n.
A sort; a kind; a variety; as, a species of low cunning; a species of generosity; a species of cloth.
adv.
For a particular purpose; as, a meeting of the legislature is specially summoned.
a.
Of or pertaining to society; relating to men living in society, or to the public as an aggregate body; as, social interest or concerns; social pleasure; social benefits; social happiness; social duties.
a.
Limited in range; confined to a definite field of action, investigation, or discussion; as, a special dictionary of commercial terms; a special branch of study.
n.
The splenial bone.
n.
That for which a person is distinguished, in which he is specially versed, or which he makes an object of special attention; a speciality.
a.
Designating the splenial bone.
n.
One appointed for a special service or occasion.
a.
See Spatial.
a.
Particular; peculiar; different from others; extraordinary; uncommon.
n.
A particular.
a.
Of or pertaining to the spectrum; made by the spectrum; as, spectral colors; spectral analysis.
a.
Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort.
a.
Distinguished among others of the same class or kind; special; concerning a species or a single object; principal; particular; as, in an especial manner or degree.
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Appropriate; designed for a particular purpose, occasion, or person; as, a special act of Parliament or of Congress; a special sermon.