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Today at a Glance: Jan. 21, 2013

By Roll Call Staff
Posted January 18, 2013 at 6:41pm

The House and Senate meet for the inauguration of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. The ceremony takes place at 11:30 a.m.

The House resumes legislative business at noon Tuesday with a bill on emergency preparedness.

The Senate resumes legislative business at 10 a.m. Tuesday. It will still be in the first legislative day, preserving the ability to change rules by a simple majority.

The House

Convenes at 10 a.m. for the inauguration.

The Senate

Convenes at 11:30 a.m. for the inauguration.

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