Democrats tighten control with House rules changes
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speak during votes on opening day of the 117th Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (Tasos Katopodis/Pool via AP)

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speak during votes on opening day of the 117th Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (Tasos Katopodis/Pool via AP)

Jan. 03, 2021 09:03 PM EST
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi waves the gavel during opening day of the 117th Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (Tasos Katopodis/Pool via AP)

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi waves the gavel during opening day of the 117th Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (Tasos Katopodis/Pool via AP)

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