Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) Sworn In Amidst House Floor Disruption

Swearing-In Ceremony

• 📌 The House of Representatives convened for the swearing-in of the Honorable James R. Walenshaw as the representative for Virginia's 11th Congressional District.
• ✅ His certificate of election was not yet officially received, but due to no contest and no raised questions, unanimous consent was granted for him to take the oath.
• 🤝 Representative-Elect Walkenshaw, accompanied by members of the Virginia delegation, presented themselves in the well for the oath of office.
• 🇺🇸 He took the oath, affirming to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, officially becoming a member of the 119th Congress.

House Floor Disruption

• 💥 A moment of prayer for Charlie Kirk, initiated by Speaker Mike Johnson, led to shouting and disorder on the House floor.
• 🗣️ Disagreements arose regarding the prayer, with some members expressing dissent and others calling for order.
• 📢 The disruption included shouts about a school shooting in Colorado, escalating the tension.
• 🔨 Speaker Johnson had to repeatedly call for order, banging his gavel to regain control of the chamber.