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Congress Opens With Carlisle Elected Speaker
The Senate and House convene in Washington as Carlisle is chosen speaker after a vote of 191 to 112 with other members sworn in and oath ceremonies. Debates include seating Peters in Kansas and Manning in Mississippi amid contest over credentials and a looming Democratic caucus.
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Senate
Washington
Edmunds
Beck
Palmer
Terry
Pike
Rollins
Bowen
Cullom
Dolph
Ferry
House
Frye
Hoar
McPherson
Manderson
Plumb
Sabin
Saulsbury
Wilson
Kenna
Gibson
Colquitt
Riddleberger
Babin
Geddes
Carlisle
New York
Ochiltree
Lacey
Michican
White
Kentucky
Carlise
Randall
Keifer
House of Representatives
Representatives
Kelley
Kansas
Peevers
Springer
Peters
Converse
Mississippi
Manning
Mannings
Kasson
Calkins