Judy Schneider
Specialist on the Congress
Michael L. Koempel
Senior Specialist in American National Government
The Senate follows a well-established routine on the opening day of a new Congress. The proceedings include swearing in members elected in the most recent general election, the adoption of administrative resolutions, the adoption of standing orders for the new Congress, and, possibly, the election of a new President pro tempore and Senate officers. Other first-day activities might occur as a consequence of specific circumstances, such as providing for a joint session with the House to count electoral votes after a presidential election. Once these organizational proceedings are completed, the Senate may turn to legislative or executive business or other activities.
The Senate committee assignment process begins prior to the convening of a new Congress and may continue after the beginning days of a new Congress. At some time, usually other than opening day, the Senate adopts committee assignment resolutions. Changes in Senate party leadership take place in respective party conference meetings prior to opening day. There are no floor votes to ratify these changes.
Date of Report: December 1, 2010
Number of Pages: 9
Order Number: RS20722
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Specialist on the Congress
Michael L. Koempel
Senior Specialist in American National Government
The Senate follows a well-established routine on the opening day of a new Congress. The proceedings include swearing in members elected in the most recent general election, the adoption of administrative resolutions, the adoption of standing orders for the new Congress, and, possibly, the election of a new President pro tempore and Senate officers. Other first-day activities might occur as a consequence of specific circumstances, such as providing for a joint session with the House to count electoral votes after a presidential election. Once these organizational proceedings are completed, the Senate may turn to legislative or executive business or other activities.
The Senate committee assignment process begins prior to the convening of a new Congress and may continue after the beginning days of a new Congress. At some time, usually other than opening day, the Senate adopts committee assignment resolutions. Changes in Senate party leadership take place in respective party conference meetings prior to opening day. There are no floor votes to ratify these changes.
Date of Report: December 1, 2010
Number of Pages: 9
Order Number: RS20722
Price: $19.95
Follow us on TWITTER at http://www.twitter.com/alertsPHP or #CRSreports
Document available via e-mail as a pdf file or in paper form.
To order, e-mail Penny Hill Press or call us at 301-253-0881. Provide a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card number, expiration date, and name on the card. Indicate whether you want e-mail or postal delivery. Phone orders are preferred and receive priority processing.
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