Ohai @bop.bsky.social

No, per the 20th amendment the new Congress is sworn in January 3rd

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Vicki Meagher @vickimeagher.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 00:51 UTC

This explains why McConnell was still majority leader until January 20, 2021.

The Senate was 50-50 and Kamala Harris wasn’t sworn in until January 20, making the 51st vote for the Democrats.

www.senate.gov/about/origin...

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Vicki Meagher @vickimeagher.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 00:37 UTC

Patty Murray is the current president pro tem and she would preside over the swearing-in.

If the GOP got a sizeable Senate majority, they might be able to choose a new president pro tem who wouldn’t perform the traditional duties.

To me, Biden’s loss is more risky.

www.senate.gov/artandhistor...

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