No legislative bills were considered; the session consisted of an opening prayer, quorum roll calls, and the introduction of congressional guests before members were directed to the Portico for the inaugural ceremony.
“Dear gracious and eternal God, we pause before the work of this day to acknowledge you as a source of all wisdom, all justice and all truth.”
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Sign in to subscribeIt's. The House will come to order. Members, please take your seats. Sergeant in arms, The house is now in session. All persons not entitled to the privileges of the floor, please retire to the gallery. The members will rise and be led in Prayer by Dr. Lucretia Mason, Underdue United Community Church, Portsmouth, and remain standing for the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Led by the delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Let us pray. Dear gracious and eternal God, we pause before the work of this day to acknowledge you as a source of all wisdom, all justice and all truth. We thank you for the privilege of service and the responsibility that rests upon these delegates and upon the speaker of the House. Grant them clarity of mind and humility of spirit as they deliberate and speak up for the needs, God, and concerns and interests of the people who elected them in position. Knowing this, God, we know that you will let their actions be guided not by self interest, but by the greater good of all in whom they serve. Give them the courage to do what is right,…
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