The First Day of a New Congress: A Guide to Proceedings on the House Floor
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The House of Representatives follows a well established routine on the opening day of a new Congress. The proceedings include election of the Speaker, swearing in its members, election of administrative officers, and adoption of rules of procedure. Also, resolutions assigning its members to committees may be adopted. The House must take these actions at the beginning of each new Congress because it is not a continuing body. Article 1, Section 2 of Constitution sets terms for Members of the Hous…
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Date:
November 1, 2000
Creator:
Amer, Mildred L.
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