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A few smile-worthy scenes from the first day of the 118th Congress [1]

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Date: 2023-01-04

Here are a few inspiring and smile-worthy moments from the Senate on the first day of 118th U.S. Congress. As opposed to the cluster-f**k in the republican-controlled House, the Senate was a scene of dignity and graciousness, with Democrats getting ready to roll up their sleeves to get the People’s work done.

Sen. Patty Murray, the first woman to be elected President Pro Tempore of the Senate -

x We’re witnessing history on Capitol Hill – by unanimous consent. The first woman to be elected President Pro Tempore of the Senate.



Congrats to you, Patty. I look forward to continuing our work together. https://t.co/TlPvuTLKey — President Biden (@POTUS) January 3, 2023

Sen. John Fetterman.

x It was the honor and privilege of a lifetime to be sworn in as Pennsylvania's junior U.S. Senator today.



PA, thank you for everything.pic.twitter.com/T8STohvXy4 — John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) January 3, 2023

Sen. John Fetterman’s entrance, set to music 😄

x meanwhile over in the Senate ... pic.twitter.com/MpgGSAzB8Q — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 3, 2023

Sen. Dick Durbin and Sen. Tammy Duckworth — classy.

x Thank you for “walking me down the aisle” a second time, @SenatorDurbin! No one else I’d rather serve alongside to get things done for Illinois. https://t.co/iOpCA5wnbc — Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) January 4, 2023

V. P. Kamala Harris had a busy day ...

x @VP is a whole mood today 😂😂 really missed her💕 pic.twitter.com/11FF8qgIRJ — kamalaharris.usa•Selin💜💛 (@kamalaharrisus1) January 3, 2023

… as she made the occasion special for everyone in the Senate.

x Attention on the House (obviously), but don't forget about the Senate ceremonial swearing in ceremony with @VP Harris. Lots of interactions with senators and their families.



Full video here: https://t.co/uNNSTE7qCC pic.twitter.com/yVNtoAahmM — Jeremy Art (@cspanJeremy) January 3, 2023

This is what Democrats do!

x One of the sweetest videos you’ll see today our @VP hugging one of Senator Duckworth’s daughters. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/N6NJ343bkA — Sky (@skylikeajedi) January 3, 2023

Sen. Mark Kelly -

x I am humbled and honored to continue serving Arizonans in the U.S. Senate. Now let’s get to work. pic.twitter.com/2hc8SoZyQI — Senator Mark Kelly (@SenMarkKelly) January 3, 2023

Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock — welcome back.

x It is the honor of my life to represent my home state of Georgia in the U.S. Senate. It is something that inspires me every day, and I know it will continue to inspire me in my first full, six-year term.



We’ve got a lot of work to do, Georgia—and I'm eager to get to it. pic.twitter.com/fz1nz1jvQU — Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (@SenatorWarnock) January 3, 2023

Senate leader Schumer with family -

x To the most important people in my life, my family:



Thank you.



You are my biggest supporters, motivators, and heroes. pic.twitter.com/1hyOl7qwT3 — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 3, 2023

Of course, all Senators, Democratic and Republican, are sworn in.

x Happening Now:@VP Harris performs the ceremonial swearing-in for Senators and their families in the Old Senate Chamber: https://t.co/jvo0QDjv11 — Senate Democrats (@SenateDems) January 3, 2023

Do we really want to see the pigsty in the House? OK, here is one of the cringeworthy moments by the republicans -

x .@RepGosar nominates Rep. Andy Biggs for Speaker of the House. pic.twitter.com/RezjnsnPXI — CSPAN (@cspan) January 3, 2023

But there was Democrats too in the House, who as usual displayed their compassion, decency and good cheer.

x .@RepAOC @AOC casts her vote for @RepJeffries in the third ballot for Speaker of the House and meets the baby of @RepJimmyGomez in the process. #118thCongress pic.twitter.com/Dnem4EYdJ5 — CSPAN (@cspan) January 3, 2023

Thank you Speaker Pelosi. Yours will be a hard act to follow.

x House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: "The chair declares the second session of the 117th Congress adjourned sine die." pic.twitter.com/Mn6kvV9SpW — CSPAN (@cspan) January 3, 2023

Let’s share these moments with our friends and keep impressing upon them that the Democratic party is the party of competency, honesty and compassion, while the GOP has been completely taken over by the anti-Democracy radicals, fascists, criminals, Putin-lovers and haters of all things decent.

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