Senate opens session with invocation and pledge, 22 members present

Mar 16, 2026

The Senate convened, established a quorum of 22 members, heard an invocation by Chaplain David Ziegler and recited the Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Owen; the presiding officer outlined the day's schedule.

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The Senate convened and the presiding officer called the body to order, instructing the secretary to open the roll-call machine; the clerk reported 22 members present, establishing a quorum. Senator Owen introduced Chaplain David Ziegler, describing his work with IntOut Mission Organization and Harvest Time Bible Institute, before inviting him to deliver the invocation.

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