Incoming United States Congress members pose for official class photo

Newly elected United States lawmakers gathered at the Capitol for their official class photograph ahead of the upcoming legislative session.

Newly elected lawmakers elected to the United States Congress gathered at the Capitol to take their traditional class photograph. The incoming members are participating in orientation sessions ahead of their official swearing-in ceremony in January. This routine gathering marks one of the earliest milestones for the incoming legislative class.

• The eventIncoming lawmakers climbed the steps of the Capitol building for the group picture.
• The timelineThe new members are scheduled to take their official oaths of office on January 3.