Opening of 112th Congress
The opening of the 112th Congress included a roll call of members, election of a speaker, and remarks by the outgoing…
Members announced the results of party leadership elections and appointed House officers.
The opening of the 112th Congress included a roll call of members, election of a speaker, and remarks by the outgoing…
Members debated the adoption of House rules on the first day of the 112th Congress.
Vice President Biden administered the Oath of Office to newly elected and re-elected senators in the Well of the Senate.
Representatives Eric Cantor (R-VA) and Steny Hoyer (D-MD) spoke about the legislative agenda in the House.