The House swore in its newest Democratic member on Monday, bringing the party’s caucus back to 213 members and temporarily bringing Republicans’ already slim majority down to just one vote.
Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY) was sworn into office after lawmakers completed their first votes of the week just six days after Kennedy won a special election to fill the seat once held by former Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY).
“I stand before you humbled by the opportunity God has given us to be together in this moment. This awesome and magnificent responsibility granted to me by the people of western New York,” he said. “I look forward to working with you to change our country for the better. I’m hopeful that we in this chamber
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