The 112th Congress convenes

The new Congress opens its first session, and representatives elect John Boehner as House speaker.

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Jan. 5, 2011

House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) tries to coax Sophia Schilling, 3, into a photograph with the rest of the family of Rep. Bobby Schilling (R-Ill.) at a mock swearing-in ceremony of House members. He failed, but a brother stepped in. She is one of Schilling's 10 children.

Linda Davidson / The Washington Post

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The 112th Congress convenes

The new Congress opens its first session, and representatives elect John Boehner as House speaker.

Jan. 5, 2011

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