The Senate's new Speaker

Ninety-two senators backed Borusewicz, while one voted against and five abstained from casting their votes. Only 50 votes were necessary to confirm the result.

Just after being chosen, the new Marshal declared he would endeavor to carry out his duties with dignity and integrity. He emphasized the meaning of the Solidarity movement starting 25 years ago. "Now, we [members of Solidarity in the 1980s] are being given a chance to serve our homeland." Borusewicz declared.

The outgoing president of Poland, Aleksander Kwaśniewski, stated that he considers the Senate's choice, proposed by Law and Justice and Civic Platform, a mistake.

The newly-elected Senate contains 49 members of Law and Justice, 34 Civic Platform members, seven members from the League of Polish Families, three Self-defense Senators, two Peasants' Party members, and one Senator from the election committee 'Senate 2005', as well as three independent senators.