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Today at a Glance: Jan. 3, 2013

After closing out the 112th Congress with one final hour, the House opens the 113th Congress with a quorum call, which will be followed by election of the speaker, the administration of the oath of office and the adoption of the House rules package.

The Senate swears in new and re-elected senators.

House

Convenes at 11 a.m. for the last daily meeting of the 112th Congress.

Convenes at noon for the 113th Congress.

Privileged resolution:


H Res 5
— Rules package for 113th Congress

Senate

Convenes at noon.

No roll call votes expected.

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