[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 7, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S7]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO SENATOR STROM THURMOND AS PRESIDENT PRO 
              TEMPORE OF THE SENATE FOR THE 105TH CONGRESS

  The VICE PRESIDENT. The Senator from South Carolina, to be escorted 
by the majority leader, Mr. Lott, the Democratic leader, Mr. Daschle, 
the former President pro tempore, Mr. Byrd, and the Senator from South 
Carolina, Mr. Hollings, will present himself at the desk to take the 
oath of office.
  The President pro tempore advanced to the desk of the Vice President; 
the oath was administered to him by the Vice President; and he 
subscribed to the oath in the official oath book.
  [Applause, Senators rising.]
  [Mr. Thurmond assumed the chair.]
  Mr. DASCHLE addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The distinguished Democratic leader.

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