Newly Elected US House Members Pose on Capitol Steps for Class Photo Ahead of 120th Congress Term
The largest incoming first-term class since 1992 gathered for a tradition that helps new lawmakers build ties before Jan. 3 swearing-in.
- Newly elected members of the U.S. House of Representatives gathered on the U.S. Capitol steps Thursday for an official class photo, marking a key milestone for the 120th Congress convening on January 3, 2027.
- Following November's midterm elections, which yielded sweeping gains for Democrats and a smaller intake of Republicans, more than 100 incoming lawmakers arrived in Washington for an orientation program.
- During their mandatory orientation, incoming lawmakers are learning parliamentary protocol and institutional operations while weighing which caucuses to join and connecting with the press corps on Capitol Hill.
- After assuming control of congressional committees on January 3, the Democrat-led Congress plans to use oversight authority to scrutinize the administration of President Donald Trump through formal investigations and subpoenas.
- Senate Republicans voted to keep South Dakota Senator John Thune at the helm of the Senate Republican Conference, with Thune stating the party remains committed to advancing conservative priorities.
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First for New Members, a Photo
The coming House members, in an echo of their youth, stepped off nozzles Thursday and posed for a class picture on the Capitol steps. The newly elected lawmakers, who will take office Jan. 3, are going through two weeks of orientation, the Washington Post reports. The sessions include briefings on...
US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitol
Newly elected US lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill on Thursday 12 November for a traditional group photograph ahead of the opening of the 120th Congress. The incoming House members are attending orientation following the November midterm elections.
Video. US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitol
Video. Newly elected US lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill on Thursday 12 November for a traditional group photograph ahead of the opening of the 120th Congress. The incoming House members are attending orientation following the November midterm elections.
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