On which date did Alex Padilla take the senatorial oath?
January 1, 2021
January 20, 2021
February 14, 2021
July 4, 2021
Answer
The senatorial oath was taken by Alex Padilla on January 20, 2021. This marked a significant moment as he became the first Latino Senator from California. Appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom, Padilla succeeded Kamala Harris, who resigned to become Vice President of the United States. Padilla's appointment and subsequent oath-taking reflect California's growing diversity and the increasing representation of minority groups in the U.S. Senate.
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