1) The 117th Congress begins at noon et on January 3, dictated by the Constitution.
There are multiple House races still in play. But we at least know the Senate will start: 51 Republicans. 48 Democrats. One vacancy.
There are multiple House races still in play. But we at least know the Senate will start: 51 Republicans. 48 Democrats. One vacancy.
2) Races have been called the past two days for Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK). And, the term of Sen. Kelley Loeffler (R-GA) CONTINUES. She is fulfilling the unexpired term of former Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) who retired.
3) So, Loeffler continues as a senator until a winner is declared in the January 5 runoff between her and Democrat Raphael Warnock.
4) Things are a little more complicated for Sen. David Perdue (R-GA). Perdue’s term ends at 11:59:59 am et on January 3. So, even if Perdue defeats Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff, Perdue is no longer a senator midday January 3.
5) That seat is vacant until either Perdue or Ossoff is declared the victor of the January 5 contest.
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