Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late Dianne Feinstein; 3rd Black female senator in U.S. history

4-10-2023 Politics Washington Times - Politics 24

Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the newest member of the Senate on Tuesday, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history.

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