The House and Senate returned to Washington on January 6, 2015 to swear in members and begin the 114th Congress. Despite opposition from a group of conservative Republicans, John Boehner was re-elected as Speaker of the House, a position he has held since 2011. In the Senate, Republicans took control for the first time since 2006. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has indicated that the first matter of business before the Senate will be a vote to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. The bill is expected to easily pass both the House and Senate; however, President Obama has threatened to veto the legislation.
