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Democratic Sen. Patty Murray sworn in as President Pro Tempore, becoming first woman to hold position
Democratic Sen. Patty Murray sworn in as President Pro Tempore, becoming first woman to hold position
From CNN's Ali Zaslav and Ted Barrett
Sen. Patty Murray was elected on Tuesday to be President Pro Tempore, which puts her third in line of presidential succession after the vice president and speaker of the House.
Murray, a Democrat from Washington, made history as the first woman to hold this position.
The position is typically occupied by the senior most member of the majority party. California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who has more seniority to Murray, passed on the job.
Vice President Kamala Harris swore the Washington Democrat into the role on Tuesday.
1:05 p.m. ET, January 3, 2023
Embattled Rep.-elect George Santos sits alone as others socialize on House floor
From CNN's Lauren Fox and Kate Sullivan
While most members of Congress were socializing with one another on the first day of the new Congress, Rep.-elect George Santos sat alone looking at his phone on the House floor.
This comes as the embattled New York Republican faces a federal probe into his finances and mounting scrutiny and condemnation over lies about his biography.
Some Democrats have called on Santos to step aside after the Republican admitted to fabricating parts of his resume, including his work experience and education. A few Republicans have also rebuked Santos, and at least one of his fellow incoming House Republicans from New York called for him to face an ethics investigation.
Santos faces questions about other key parts of his biography – including a claim that has been contradicted that his grandparents survived the Holocaust — and over loans totaling more than $700,000 that he made to his 2022 campaign.
The federal probe into his finances, which CNN reported on last week, is being undertaken by the US attorney’s office in the Eastern District of New York.
As a challenger to Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Biggs is expected to receive several votes in the first round. This could take some votes away from McCarthy — who is working with a very slim margin to be elected.
Much of the opposition to McCarthy has come from a handful of conservative lawmakers, many who are members of the Freedom Caucus. They don’t trust McCarthy and have not yet been convinced that he will appropriately stand up to Democrats and President Joe Biden.
12:52 p.m. ET, January 3, 2023
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is sitting in the back of chamber
From CNN's Jessica Dean and Annie Grayer
As Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar nominated Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, saying “Democrats are united,” former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sat near the back of the chamber in the crowd, allowing the next generation of leadership to shine.
As Democrats gave Jeffries a standing ovation, Pelosi motioned his direction, saying “stand up, stand up.”
12:55 p.m. ET, January 3, 2023
Democrats nominate Rep. Hakeem Jeffries for House leadership
Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar nominated Rep. Hakeem Jeffries for House leadership to a thunderous round of applause, noting that he is a Latino nominating the first Black man to the position.
In his nomination remarks, Aguilar rebuked Republican nominee Rep. Kevin McCarthy's alignment with former President Donald Trump and his lack of clarity on right-wing extremism.
"We are unified behind a speaker who is an unapologetic advocate for protecting and expanding our freedom. He does not traffic in extremism. He does not grovel to or make excuses for a twice impeached so-called former president. Madam clerk, he does not bend a knee to anyone who would seek to undermine our democracy," Aguilar said.
1:07 p.m. ET, January 3, 2023
Majority of GOP lawmakers give standing ovation as Stefanik nominates McCarthy as speaker
From CNN's Annie Grayer and Jessica Dean
GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik rose to nominate House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy for House speaker, as practice.
The majority of the Republican conference rose for a standing ovation for McCarthy. But, notably, a small group of GOP lawmakers who have voiced opposition to McCarthy are all sitting near each other and did not rise.
Republican Rep. Tim Burchett tried to get GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert to stand up during the standing ovation, but she stayed in her seat.
12:37 p.m. ET, January 3, 2023
House roll call is complete, with 434 members saying they are in the chamber
From CNN's Annie Grayer, Kristin Wilson and Clare Foran
A quorum call of the House of Representatives has completed and there are 434 members who stated they are here. That means House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy needs to get 218 votes to be able to become speaker — a majority of members voting.
One important caveat: The number of votes that McCarthy needs to clinch to become speaker could change depending on how many lawmakers vote present in the vote for speaker, which will begin soon. That’s because present votes don’t count towards the total and would instead lower the threshold needed to reach a majority.
12:34 p.m. ET, January 3, 2023
McCarthy on House floor ahead of speaker vote
From CNN's Annie Grayer and Jessica Dean
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy just walked onto the House floor as the chamber is still taking a quorum.
The next order of business is the election of the House speaker. Democrats will place their party leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’ name into nomination, and Republicans will place McCarthy’s name. Republican Rep. Andy Biggs is also expected to garner several votes in the first round. Then the House will call the roll.
12:30 p.m. ET, January 3, 2023
Group of those opposed to McCarthy sit next to each other inside House chamber
From CNN's Jessica Dean and Annie Grayer
Inside the House chamber, a group of hardliners who have voiced opposition to Kevin McCarthy’s bid for House speaker are sitting near one another.
Reps. Lauren Boebert, Scott Perry, Chip Roy and Ralph Norman are sitting close to each other as the chamber prepares for this afternoon’s vote.