They swore in Chief Justice Roberts on a Bible.

[LiberalFighter]

None of the Senators taking their oath used a Bible. The Republicans should had been forced to have Bible.

[exboyfil]

1. Like when Kavanaugh was asked to affirm by Grassley

but Ford was asked to swear. Inquiring minds want to know.

[Wabbajack_]

5. Wow, I never thought of that.

[Polybius]

2. Who could swear in the Chief Justice?

I didn't think he had to get sworn in.

[LiberalFighter]

4. The presiding officer swore him in.

By the rule, it is highest seniority member of the majority party.

[Newest Reality]

3. I think...

Since there is no legal requirement to swear on a bible, (you can swear on another book or an affirmation) I think that also applies to swearing in for Senators. For those who are aware of this, it is a choice, not an obligation.

To me that is good since it puts the emphasis on the person who is being sworn in or to an oath rather than the bible itself. While it is traditional, (and there for might even be suspect to those who place emphasis on bibles) it is optional.

[muriel_volestrangler]

6. It's not like it makes any legal difference

It's only a question of if you have the belief that physical contact with a Bible is the one thing that will get you sent to hell for subsequent lying.

[rurallib]

7. Been nice if they would have used a constitution........

[Thunderbeast]

8. I think I would choose

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

OR

Another Roadside Attraction