Iowa Senate opens with invocation, welcomes visiting parents and sets immediate party caucuses

May 1, 2026

At the opening of its session, the Iowa Senate heard an invocation from Senator Sweeney, approved the journal, a senator introduced his parents in the gallery, and senators announced immediate Democratic and Republican caucuses in Rooms 24 and 22.

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The Iowa Senate convened and was called to order by the presiding officer. The chamber held a brief invocation delivered by Senator Sweeney, the senator from Hardin, who asked members to "Guide our tongues today so that we reflect your love" and to treat others with respect.

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