Gabe Amo, a Democrat from Rhode Island, was sworn in as a new member of the House of Representatives, succeeding former Representative David Cicilline. His swearing-in brings the number of House members to 434. With Amo's addition, the Democrats now have 213 members, while the Republicans have 221, leaving one vacancy. Amo's swearing-in ceremony was presided over by House Speaker Mike Johnson. Amo, who is the first Black representative from Rhode Island, expressed hope and gratitude during his swearing-in speech. He also joked with Speaker Johnson about being the first member he has sworn in. Additionally, it was announced that Amo will serve on the Foreign Affairs Committee.
House swears in Rep. Gabe Amo to succeed Cicilline https://t.co/Ea4k0qcjZ7 https://t.co/wJsMGjgGuP
Newly sworn in Rhode Island Rep. Gabe Amo to serve on the Foreign Affairs Committee, per Jeffries.
1) Dem RI Rep Amo during his swearing-in speech: Our state motto is hope. It is hope that led my parents to come from West Africa, my dad from Ghana, my mom from Liberia to pursue opportunity in the greatest country in the world.
At ceremonial swearing in, new Dem RI Rep Amo asks Johnson if this is "first one." Johnson has never sworn-in a new mbr before. Amo jokes with Johnson that "perhaps this will make it into your memoir."
Rep.-Elect @gabeamo (D-RI) was sworn into the House, becoming the state's first Black representative in Congress. He is replacing Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI), who resigned in May. https://t.co/2ue7WPbPXq
Ceremonial swearing-in for Dem RI Rep Amo with Speaker Johnson https://t.co/ZVlTihQfBp
Now 434 members with Gabe Amo (D-RI) swearing in
Rhode Island Rep. Gabe Amos was just sworn in, putting the number of House members at 434 (Utah Rep. Chris Stewart's seat is currently vacant)
Big cheers for Rhode Island Congressman-elect Gabe Amo as he is formally sworn in https://t.co/egocNmXKIp
1) House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) will soon preside over his first swearing-in of a new member. Rep.-elect Gabe Amo (D-RI) won a special election last week to succeed former Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) who resigned in the spring.
Johnson to swear-in Dem RI Rep-elect Gabe Amo tonight. Amo won the seat held until spring by fmr Dem RI Rep Cicilline.
House GOP majority math: Rep.-elect Gabe Amo (D-RI) to be sworn in this evening, bringing # of Dems to 213. 221 Republicans, & 1 vacancy Brings majority # to 218, meaning Rs can afford just 3 defections on any party line measure rather than 4 (assuming full attendance)