Members old and new were sworn in to Congress on Monday and moved into new seats . Many party - hopped to meet their new colleagues and see their old friends . Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin delayed a planned committee hearing on the legislation by objecting to it on the floor of the Senate . Relations between , and within , the House continued despite the friendly on Tuesday .
Members old and new were sworn in to Congress on Monday and moved into new seats . Many party - hopped to meet their new colleagues and see their old friends . Relations between , and within , the House continued despite the friendly on Tuesday .