Watch live: New Congress sworn in on Capitol Hill

Jan. 3 (UPI) -- A new Congress will be sworn in Thursday that includes a Democratic majority in the House of Representatives and a record number of women and other minorities in both chambers.

The swearing-in ceremony for newly elected and re-elected senators and representatives starts at noon Eastern time on Capitol Hill. That includes Rep. Nancy Pelosi's anticipated appointment as House speaker for the second time. Pelosi will be the third person to serve in the speaker position in non-consecutive terms.

Republicans retain a majority in the Senate.

A Gallup poll released Thursday shows that congressional leaders aren't very popular, as a federal government shutdown drags on for the 12th day.

Pelosi is viewed favorably by 38 percent of Americans and unfavorably by 48 percent. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is viewed favorably by 30 percent of Americans and unfavorably by 48 percent. The Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is viewed favorably by 32 percent and unfavorably by 40 percent.

Swearing-in of the historically diverse 116th Congress

Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-N.J., sits with her children at the start of the 116th U.S. Congress. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., holds Rep. Eric Swalwell's baby. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., sits with his daughters Eleanor and Mary Clay as they wave. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

Rep Jim Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., sits with his grandson Kevin. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

From left to right, Democratic Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., the youngest woman elected to Congress, and Barbara Lee, D-Calif.. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., holds up the Speaker's gavel after being elected Speaker of the House. Pelosi is the 52nd Speaker of the House, the first to return to that position since Sam Rayburn in 1955. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

Pelosi recites the Pledge of Allegiance. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Pelosi casts her vote for herself as Speaker of the House as her granddaughter jumps and yells. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Senate Democratic leader Charles Schumer of New York (L) gives a thumbs-up next to Pelosi. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

Congresswomen take a selfie togetther after the election of Pelosi as Speaker of the House. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Congresswomen celebrate Pelosi's election. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Pelosi celebrates being elected. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Representatives cheer on Pelosi. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Pelosi takes her oath as she is joined by children. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

Pelosi delivers remarks after being elected Speaker. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

Pelosi holds the gavel of office received from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., stands and casts her vote for Pelosi. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., greets a fellow members of Congress. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

A congressman keeps a tally of the Speaker vote. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., congratulates Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. after a ceremonial nomination for Speaker. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Members of Congress and their families bow in prayer during the invocation. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Pelosi takes the Oath of Office for Speaker of the House. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Representatives in the 116th U.S. Congress take the Oath of Office in the House Chamber. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Representatives in the 116th U.S. Congress take the Oath of Office. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Newly elected Pelosi smiles during a swearing-in photo op with Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., in the Rayburn Room. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Pelosi swears in Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., (R) at a mock event with family members. Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest woman ever in Congress at age 29. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Pelosi hugs Ocasio-Cortez. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

Pelosi swears in Ocasio-Cortez. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

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