| Clip Of Senate Opening Day of the 118th Congress
Description
On the first day of the 118th Congress, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) became the first female Senate President Pro Tempore.
2 minutes
Keywords
- Clerk
- Constitution
- Oath Of Office
- President Pro Tempore
- Resolution
- Senate
- Unanimous Consent
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