Senate opens session with prayer from Sen. Shipley; journal approved

Feb 26, 2026

The Senate convened, Senator Shipley of Adams offered the opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance followed, and the journal was approved with no corrections before the chamber recessed for party caucuses.

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The Senate convened and the presiding officer called the body to order. The session opened with a prayer offered by Senator Shipley of Adams, who closed the invocation by saying, "In Jesus holy name we pray." The Pledge of Allegiance followed and the presiding officer asked whether there were corrections to the journal; hearing none, the journal was approved as printed.

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