1.   Gingrich began the closed-door elections by handing a gavel to Livingston as a symbol of the stunning transition of power.

2.   Michel then shook hands with Foley and handed the gavel back.

3.   Rep. Richard Gephardt, the minority leader, was civil but no more in handing the gavel to Gingrich after the balloting ended.

4.   Gephardt, now minority leader, convened the House before handing the gavel to Gingrich.

5.   Rep. Richard Gephardt, the incoming minority leader, convened the House before handing the gavel to Gingrich.