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2018-01-03T11:59:22-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/f18/20180103120205002_hd.jpgTwo new members were sworn in as the Senate opened the first day of the second session of the 115th Congress. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) replaced Luther Strange, who lost in a special election Republican primary runoff to fill the seat formerly held by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Session. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) was appointed by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton to replace former Senator Al Franken, who resigned in response to sexual misconduct allegations. Lawmakers also considered a defense undersecretary nomination.
Two new members were sworn in as the Senate opened the first day of the second session of the 115th Congress. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL)… read more
Two new members were sworn in as the Senate opened the first day of the second session of the 115th Congress. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) replaced Luther Strange, who lost in a special election Republican primary runoff to fill the seat formerly held by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Session. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) was appointed by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton to replace former Senator Al Franken, who resigned in response to sexual misconduct allegations. Lawmakers also considered a defense undersecretary nomination. close
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