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Republican-dominated 115th US Congress sworn in
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Lawmakers met on Tuesday for the swearing in of the 115th US Congress in Washington DC.
Lawmakers met on Tuesday for the swearing in of the 115th US Congress in Washington DC.
Republican Paul Ryan remains as Speaker of the House. The party has maintained its dominance of both chambers, with 52 seats in the Senate and 241 in the House. How the new Congress tackles political legacies from the Obama administration like Obamacare will be a concern for both parties.
Republican Paul Ryan remains as Speaker of the House. The party has maintained its dominance of both chambers, with 52 seats in the Senate and 241 in the House. How the new Congress tackles political legacies from the Obama administration like Obamacare will be a concern for both parties.
Senator John McCain (L) is sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden during the ceremony.
Senator John McCain (L) is sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden during the ceremony.
It was also Joe Biden’s final time presiding over the swearing-in ceremony as Vice President.
It was also Joe Biden’s final time presiding over the swearing-in ceremony as Vice President.