Today, members of the House of Representatives and Senate were sworn in during the first session of 116th Congress at the U.S. Capitol. Amidst the historic inductions and ceremonial proceedings, plenty of sweet moments also took place behind the scenes. There were plenty of cameos from children, emotional interactions, and plenty of selfies. Below, catch up on the moments you might've missed from today's swearing-in.

Nancy Pelosi invited the children of lawmakers present on the House floor to join her at the podium as she took the oath of office to become Speaker of the House.

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And some people seriously resonated with her gavel pose.

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Nancy Pelosi and her gavel is some 2019 BDE pic.twitter.com/9Aa08FQvfO — ilana kaplan (@lanikaps) January 3, 2019

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Energy pic.twitter.com/StA9BE54NU — Emmy Bengtson (@EmmyA2) January 3, 2019

While Rashida Tlaib, one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, cast her vote for speaker of the house, her sons shamelessly dabbed beside her.

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2019: one of the first 2 muslim women in congress just cast her first ever vote and then her sons dabbed pic.twitter.com/jyVy9H5aJH — David Mack (@davidmackau) January 3, 2019

She was also seen adorably waving and blowing kisses from her seat.

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Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) – one of the first Muslim women to serve in Congress – excitedly jumps up and blows kisses from her seat as the freshman representatives are sworn into the 116th Congress. https://t.co/DaYZXzGUg9 pic.twitter.com/JS4GiN3Xcr — ABC News (@ABC) January 3, 2019

Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, another one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, had a sweet moment holding Rep. Eric Swalwell's baby during the swearing-in.

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Of course, Congressman Swalwell had an adorable dad moment with his baby, too.

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Deb Haaland and Sharice Davids, the first Native American women in Congress, had an emotional embrace after being sworn-in.

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Deb Haaland and Sharice Davids, the first Native-American women to ever serve in Congress, share a moment after being officially sworn in: pic.twitter.com/acIRC5hX20 — Frank Dale (@fwdale) January 3, 2019

Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, the first openly bisexual person sworn into Senate, rocked a stylish fur stole for part of the swearing-in ceremony.

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Grand prize winner: Senator Kyrsten Sinema pic.twitter.com/P6o3JJKoZb — charlie kaufman’s id (@greatesttriplet) January 3, 2019

Veronica Escobar, one of the first Latina women to represent Texas, shared a photo of her proud husband and his spouse pin.

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It was fun to see my husband so excited about getting his spouse pin. And with all the sacrifices he made to help me get here, he sure does deserve it. Congrats on your “pledge pin,” honey! 😄❤️ #116thCongress pic.twitter.com/k66NPFdiLf — Rep. Veronica Escobar (@RepEscobar) January 3, 2019

Rep. Barbara Lee of California went hard on selfies. She got snaps with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressely, Lauren Underwood, Anne McLane Kuster, Deb Haaland, Sharice Davids, and Jan Schakowsky on the floor of the house.

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First day of a new era. 💪🏾😍 pic.twitter.com/GeGv6xvJuv — Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) January 3, 2019

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Ocasio-Cortez also had this heart-melting moment with a baby.

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Singer Tony Bennett and his wife were there! Did you catch them?

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Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell of Florida shared a sweet picture with her kids.

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Can’t imagine a better crew to join me for swearing in! pic.twitter.com/0n4BdhqErp — Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (@DebbieforFL) January 3, 2019

Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger of Virginia was joined by her family for the swearing-in, and her daughters wore matching dresses.

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Watch Abigail Spanberger swearing-in as new Congress begins https://t.co/sMfl9T5TGB pic.twitter.com/f14zrxfyui — WTVR CBS 6 Richmond (@CBS6) January 3, 2019

Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee's first female senator, brought her sons to her swearing-in, and they wore the cutest little bow ties.

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It is an honor to be sworn in today to represent Tennessee in the United States Senate by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh alongside @SenAlexander and @SenBobCorker. pic.twitter.com/ei71osonI1 — Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) January 3, 2019

Rep. Katie Hill California hugged it out with her mom before heading to the House floor.

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Sometimes in the middle of an unreal day, you just really need to hug your mom.



We’re about to be sworn in. Let’s do this. pic.twitter.com/8zmyMbgvb9 — Rep. Katie Hill (@RepKatieHill) January 3, 2019

And Pelosi's granddaughter was over the moon for the new speaker's votes.

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this little girl is VERY EXCITED that people are voting for nancy pelosi pic.twitter.com/uApGGuabak — David Mack (@davidmackau) January 3, 2019

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Nancy Pelosi's granddaughter jumps up and down, holding her grandmother's hand, as the California Democrat votes for herself as the next Speaker of the House. https://t.co/fBg4gwrQf2



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Erica Gonzales Erica Gonzales is the Culture and Content Strategy Editor for BAZAAR.com, where she oversees news and culture coverage, including celebrity, music, TV, movies, and more.

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