People's relatives, supporters and friends are all here to celebrate the taking of office. It's a very upbeat, happy, fun day on Capitol Hill. There are a record number of women serving in the United States Senate now. Four women are new to the Senate. So, it is expected they will be able to have an impact.
Numbers count up here.
The women, Democrats and Republicans alike, meet regularly. They have dinner meetings usually every month, and they are going to continue those. Al Gore is still the president of the U.S. Senate until January 20, because he is still the incumbent vice president. Wednesday was really a bittersweet day for the vice president. In all likelihood, it will be the last time he has an official role in the Senate chamber.