Carte Goodwin sworn in to replace late Senator Byrd
July 21st, 2010 - 3:15 am ICT by BNO NewsWASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – Carte Goodwin, Democrat of West Virginia, was sworn in on Tuesday to replace late Senator Robert Byrd who died on June 28 at 92 years if age.
Byrd was the longest-serving member of Congress and was replaced by Goodwin, who happens to be the youngest member in history. Goodwin, 36, previously was counsel to Governor Joe Manchin III from 2005 to 2009.
Goodwin’s arrival to Congress had an immediate impact as his vote in favor of the extension of unemployment benefits for jobless Americans helped Democrats to overcome a two-month delay on the measure.
The Senate began the voting just after the conclusion Goodwin’s swearing-in ceremony. Goodwin made clear that he is not considering a re-election.
Goodwin will have a difficult task ahead of him, not only Democrats are still one member short of overcoming Republicans in Congress but he has to fill the vacant spot left by Sen. Byrd, a beloved and respected Congressman in West Virginia.
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