Photo of the Day: Dec. 19, 2012

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) (C), has a laugh after being sworn in by Vice President Joseph Biden (R), as president pro tempore of the U.S. Senate, while his wife Marcelle Leahy (2nd-R), daughter Alicia Jackson and son in law Lawrence Jackson (L), stand nearby during reenactment ceremony in the Old Senate Chamber, on December 18, 2012 in Washington, DC. Pro tempore of the U.S. Senate distinction given to the most senior member of the chamber's majority party that was previously held by the late Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HI) who passed away on Monday. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Lest you think serving in congress is no fun, here’s Sen. Patrick Leahy right after being sworn in to his position as third in line to the presidency.  A more serious moment after the break:

Vice President Joseph Biden (R) swears in Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT)(L), as president pro tempore of the U.S. Senate, while his wife Marcelle Leahy holds a bible during a reenactment ceremony in the Old Senate Chamber, on December 18, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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