Senate Ceremonial Swearing-In
Following their official swearing-in on the chamber floor, Senators Doug Jones (D-AL) and Tina Smith (D-MN) reenacted th…
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) opened the second session of the 115th Congress by welcoming the newest Senate members, Senator Doug … read more
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) opened the second session of the 115th Congress by welcoming the newest Senate members, Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) and SenatorTina Smith (D-MN). He then discussed agenda items for the new session, and commented on Iran’s latest developments and Senator Orrin Hatch’s (R-UT) decision to retire at the end of his term. Afterward, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) welcomed the newest senators, described what he hopes to see in the upcoming year, and discussed President Trump’s tweets and foreign policy. close
Following their official swearing-in on the chamber floor, Senators Doug Jones (D-AL) and Tina Smith (D-MN) reenacted th…
Two new members were sworn in as the Senate opened the first day of the second session of the 115th Congress. Senator Do…
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton (D) announced his appointment of Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith (D) to replace Senator Al…
Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) delivered his maiden speech on the chamber floor. He talked about his family and key issues fa…