By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-senators-sworn-in-as-new-congress-begins Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Senators sworn in as new Congress begins Politics Updated on Jan 3, 2019 3:44 PM EDT — Published on Jan 3, 2019 11:46 AM EDT The U.S. Senate gavels into session today for the beginning of the 116th Congress. The Senate convened today. Watch senators being sworn in in the player above. Following a preliminary prayer and pledge, senators will be sworn in by groups of four. Following that, there will be some housekeeping items before Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., deliver their prepared remarks. The PBS NewsHour will update this story as it develops. More: WATCH LIVE: Democrats take control of the House as new Congress convenes Democrats take over the House today. Here’s what to expect. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas is a senior editor for the PBS NewsHour's Communities Initiative. He's also the senior editor and manager of newsletters. @Josh_Barrage
The U.S. Senate gavels into session today for the beginning of the 116th Congress. The Senate convened today. Watch senators being sworn in in the player above. Following a preliminary prayer and pledge, senators will be sworn in by groups of four. Following that, there will be some housekeeping items before Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., deliver their prepared remarks. The PBS NewsHour will update this story as it develops. More: WATCH LIVE: Democrats take control of the House as new Congress convenes Democrats take over the House today. Here’s what to expect. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now