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January 11, 2023

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made a series of concessions to far-right members of the GOP in his days-long battle to win control of the House. New Congressman Robert Garcia joined American Voices with guest host Symone Sanders-Townsend to discuss how the far-right managed to gain power in the process.

 


January 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES — As of Saturday, former Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia today is officially the first openly LGBTQ+ immigrant to serve in Congress.


January 11, 2023

When Rep.-elect Robert Garcia, an incoming congressman from California, takes his oath of office, he will be sworn in on the Constitution — and, beneath it, a stack of mementos including a vintage Superman comic from 1939.


January 11, 2023

This week, Congressman-elect Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) made some news by announcing he will (eventually!) swear himself in on a copy of the Constitution, a photo of his late parents, his certificate of U.S. citizenship and ...


January 11, 2023

Like any other lawmaker, Rep.-elect Robert Garcia will swear his oath of office on a foundational text. He chose the US Constitution over the Bible or another religious book, and when the time comes, he’ll also take his oath with three sentimental items, including the first edition comic of Superman.


January 11, 2023

A new Democratic member of Congress from California, who is the first out gay immigrant elected to the body, will be sworn in on a rare first-edition Superman comic, sentimental personal items, and the Constitution once Republicans manage to elect a new speaker of the House.


January 7, 2023

Congressman Robert Garcia is the First LGBTQ+ Immigrant to Serve in Congress. He will be sworn in following a 3-day delay led by Republicans in disarray. 


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January 3, 2023
The First Session of the 118th U.S. Congress commenced on January 3rd, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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January 3, 2023

The newest Members of Congress joined their colleagues on January 3rd, 2023 when the First Session of the 118th United States Congress convened.