The document provides an overview of a typical day for members of Congress, including: 1) For the House of Representatives, each new term begins with opening day ceremonies where the clerk presides and members elect a Speaker and swear in all representatives. 2) The House also elects a Clerk, Sergeant at Arms, Chaplain, and Chief Administrative Officer and adopts rules to govern proceedings for the new term. 3) For the Senate, opening day is shorter since only one-third of seats are up for election every two years, allowing more continuity. New and re-elected senators are sworn in and committees are reorganized.