“Let’s be frank. The House is broken. We’re not solving problems, we’re adding to them. And I’m not interested in laying blame. We’re not settling scores, we’re wiping the slate clean.” And with that, Paul Davis Ryan of Wisconsin becomes the 54th Speaker of the House.

+ John Boehner gave his farewell speech that included a box of tissue and fashion statement: “As much as I enjoy working with all of you, some of you have to dress better. You know who you are.”