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WATCH: House Democrats' First Day

91.7 WVXU | By NPR Staff
Published January 3, 2019 at 10:24 AM EST
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks about Democratic gains in the House of Representatives to a crowd of Democratic supporters during an election night returns event at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Washington.
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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks about Democratic gains in the House of Representatives to a crowd of Democratic supporters during an election night returns event at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Washington.

The 116th Congress is beginning its first session Thursday at noon, and Democrats are now in control of the House of Representatives. Watch the first day of actions live, including the election for House Speaker, which Nancy Pelosi is expected to win, and debate on new House rules.

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