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To: DoughtyOne

When does the vote for speaker take place in the new congress ?


17 posted on 12/14/2014 3:45:09 PM PST by Squantos ( Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet ...)
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To: Squantos

I believe it has to take place as soon as they are back in session.

The new Speaker needs to be able to take on the duties of the office, so it’s a top priority.

I’ll see if I can find something and link you to it.


65 posted on 12/14/2014 4:32:34 PM PST by DoughtyOne (The question is Jeb Bush. The answer is NO!)
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To: Squantos

Speaker, Swearing in Timing (selection as well)

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
Selection process (see selection) (1st day of new Session [Congress 112th, 113th, 114th etc...]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaker_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives

Swearing for the 113th Congress / January 3rd, 2013

http://www.usnews.com/photos/house-speaker-boehner-swears-in-113th-congress

Rep. John Boehner Sworn In As New Speaker Of The House
by Matt Schneider | 2:29 pm, January 5th, 2011

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/rep-john-boehner-sworn-in-as-new-speaker-of-the-house/

Presentation on the Issue of oaths in Congress. Does not pin down timing, but is interesting.

Oaths of Office For Federal Officials
Congress

http://uspolitics.about.com/od/usgovernment/a/oaths_of_office_4.htm


72 posted on 12/14/2014 4:46:46 PM PST by DoughtyOne (The question is Jeb Bush. The answer is NO!)
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To: Squantos

Has McConnell been decided or do they have to vote him in too?


115 posted on 12/14/2014 6:25:08 PM PST by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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