Question

what is a joint session ?

Answer 1

A joint session or joint convention is, most broadly, when two normally separate decision-making groups meet together, often in a special session or other extraordinary meeting, for a specific purpose. Most often it refers to when both houses of a bicameral legislature sit together.

Answer 2

A joint session is most broadly, when two normally separate decision-making groups meet together, often in a special session for a specific purpose. Most often it refers to when both houses of a bicameral legislature sit together.