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Floor SpeechCeremonial2025-01-14

ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE

John Cornyn
John Cornyn
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On Mon Jan 13, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) delivered a floor speech titled "ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE" in the Senate. The speech addressed foreign policy. It referenced legislation: S130.

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ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S130] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE The PRESIDENT pro tempore. If the Senator-elect will now present himself at the desk, the Chair will administer the oath of office. The Senator, escorted by Mrs. CAPITO, advanced to the desk of the President pro tempore; the oath prescribed by law was administered by the President pro tempore; and he subscribed to the oath in the Official Oath Book. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Congratulations, Senator. (Applause, Senators rising.) The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Hyde-Smith). The Senator from Texas. Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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