the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET January 22, 2013

•Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
•The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

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10:00:21 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:00:22 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable John Shimkus to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00:23 A.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

10:01:23 A.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

10:01:24 A.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Hultgren to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

10:03:21 A.M.

Pursuant to H. Res. 21, the Members of the House proceeded to the West Front of the Capitol to attend the inaugural ceremonies for the President and Vice-President of the United States. Upon completion of the ceremony, pursuant to H. Res. 21, 113th Congress, the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, for Morning-Hour Debate.

12:33:10 P.M.

The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 21. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 22, 2013.