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Jayapal, 53, a Democrat from Washington DC, took to Twitter to share a clip of Tuesday's session where she was seen presiding over the House as temporary speaker. (Photo: Twitter | @RepJayapal)

Pramila Jayapal becomes first South Asian American woman to preside over US House

‘Beyond proud to serve in the most diverse Congress in our nation's history and to hold the gavel today,’ Pramila Jayapal said.

05 Jun 2019 4:12 PM

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