117th United States Congress - Wikipedia
WEBIn the Senate, Republicans briefly held the majority at the start; however, on January 20, 2021, three new Democratic senators – Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock of Georgia and Alex Padilla of California – were sworn in, resulting in 50 seats held by Republicans, 48 seats held by Democrats, and two held by independents who caucus with the ...
List of new members of the 117th United States Congress
WEBThe 117th United States Congress began on January 3, 2021. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] There were six new senators (two Democrats, four Republicans) and 60 new representatives (15 Democrats, 45 Republicans) at the start of the first session.
August 10, 2021 Senate infrastructure bill vote | CNN Politics
WEBAug 10, 2021 · The US Senate passed a historic, sweeping $1.2 trillion bipartisan package on Tuesday by a wide bipartisan majority vote of 69-30 to shore up the nation’s crumbling infrastructure with funding ...
U.S. Senate: New Senators 2001-present
WEBSep 9, 2024 · James Talent, John Cornyn, and Lisa Murkowski were counted as new senators in the 108th Congress even though they began their Senate service in late 2002. Their Senate service began after the Senate had adjourned sine die for the 107th Congress.
Senate passes $1.1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill in big …
WEBAug 10, 2021 · After weeks of wrangling, the Senate on Tuesday passed a $1.1 trillion infrastructure bill with Republican support, in a big win for Democrats and President Joe Biden.
117th United States Congress - Ballotpedia
WEBNov 3, 2020 · New members were elected on November 3, 2020. The 117th Congress convened on January 3, 2021, and concluded on January 3, 2023. The Twentieth Amendment to the Constitution specifies that the changeover for members of Congress occurs on January 3 at noon.
2021 US Congress: Breaking down the historic numbers | CNN …
WEBJan 3, 2021 · 117th Congress Senate breakdown by party: Republicans: 51 (including Sen. Kelly Loeffler) Democrats: 48 (including two independents who caucus with the Democrats)
U.S. Senate: When a New Congress Begins
WEBOn January 3, 2021, the U.S. Senate will convene to open the 117th Congress. The Senate typically operates according to long-standing rules, traditions, and precedents, and the first day of a new Congress is no exception.
Democrats control Senate after three new senators are sworn in
WEBJan 20, 2021 · WASHINGTON — Democrats formally captured Senate control on Wednesday after three new senators were sworn in, giving the party the White House and Congress for the first time in more than a...
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill : NPR
WEBAug 10, 2021 · The Senate voted 69-30 Tuesday to approve a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, a historic piece of legislation that could reshape American lives for decades.