The First Day of a New Congress: A Guide to Proceedings on the Senate Floor

Amer, Mildred L.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Congress;    Senate rules and procedure;    Senate;   

RP-ID  :  RS20722
RP-ID  :  RS20722_2008Oct29

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The Senate follows a well-established routine on the opening day of a new Congress. This report discusses the various opening-day procedures, including the swearing in of new members, administrative business, and election of the President pro tempore.