Laphonza Butler sworn in as US senator to fill Diane Feinstein's seat #Shorts
October 3, 2023
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as posted by the channelLaphonza Butler was sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate to fill Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat after her passing.
RELATEDLaphonza Butler to fill Sen. Dianne Feinstein's California Senate seat
California's newest Sen. Laphonza Butler became the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress on Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris administered the oath to her close friend from the floor of the Senate.
Butler was accompanied in the chamber by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and California Sen. Alex Padilla. At a reenactment ceremony, her partner, Neneki Lee, held the Bible as Butler took the oath from Harris.
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