Sphinx moths tend to appear in the later afternoon and evening hours, and often visit night-blooming flowers. National Moth Week has begun! Some of my favorite moths to look for are sphinx moths, members of the family Sphingidae. These large moths are spectacular flyers, with streamlined bodies and wings evolved for speed and agility.
Following that, the newly-sworn Vice President would call the Senate into extraordinary session, and then the Senators-elect would come forward and take their oaths of office. Finally, the procession would form and make its way to the east front portico of the Capitol for the President's swearing-in ceremony.
The three-fifths version of the cloture rule does not apply to motions to end filibusters relating to Senate Rule changes. To invoke cloture to end debate over changing the Senate rules, the original version of the rule (two-thirds of those Senators present and voting) still applies. The procedure for invoking cloture, or ending a filibuster, is as follows: A minimum of 16 senators must sign a petition for cloture. The petition may be presented by interrupting another Senator's speech. The clerk reads the petition. The cloture petition is ignored for one full day during which the Senate is sitting (called a Legislative Day).