Newly elected members of Congress descend on Washington, D.C.
From NPR.
Watch this video on YouTube ↗
Dozens of newly elected members of Congress are descending upon Washington, D.C., as Democrats prepare to retake control of the House and Senate in January.
The newly elected lawmakers won’t be seated until January, but orientation is traditionally held just days after the elections. The multiday sessions prepare incoming House and Senate members for everything from setting up their offices to hiring staff to parliamentary procedure.
Find “NPR News Now” wherever you listen to podcasts.
And tap the link in our bio to read the full story.
Host: Korva Coleman/NPR
Reporter: Claudia Grisales/NPR
Producer: Michael Zamora/NPR
The newly elected lawmakers won’t be seated until January, but orientation is traditionally held just days after the elections. The multiday sessions prepare incoming House and Senate members for everything from setting up their offices to hiring staff to parliamentary procedure.
Find “NPR News Now” wherever you listen to podcasts.
And tap the link in our bio to read the full story.
Host: Korva Coleman/NPR
Reporter: Claudia Grisales/NPR
Producer: Michael Zamora/NPR
