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Congress Launches 119th Session with Speaker Election and Key Votes

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Congress Launches 119th Session with Speaker Election and Key Votes

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  • The 119th Congress commences with lawmakers returning to Washington, facing a significant agenda for January.
  • The first order of business is to select a new Speaker of the House, crucial for conducting any further legislative activities.
  • Speaker Mike Johnson's election is uncertain, as hard-line conservatives pose obstacles, and he needs 218 votes.
  • Simultaneously, the Senate will officially open the new Congress, swearing in members and establishing committee procedures.
  • Cabinet confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump are anticipated to begin shortly after inauguration, starting January 13.

For more details, visit the original article at The Hill.

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