THE NIGHTLY WHIP: TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011

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For Immediate Release:

January 4, 2011

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Katie Grant, Daniel Reilly, 202-225-3130

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On Wednesday, the House will convene for the start of the 112th Congress at 12:00 p.m. Members are advised that there will be a recorded quorum call at 12:00 p.m. following the Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Last votes are expected between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.

Election of the Speaker of the House.  This election is held by manual roll call vote, with each Member called individually, in alphabetical order, by the clerk.
 
Swearing-in of Members. After the Speaker is elected, the Oath of Office is administered to Members and Delegates.
 
H.Res. 5 - A resolution providing for the House Rules of the 112th Congress (Privileged Resolution)