Rep. Sewell Welcomes Doug Jones to U.S. Senate Following Swearing In

Statement

On Wednesday, January 3, Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) was sworn into the United States Senate as Alabama's Freshman Senator. After winning Alabama's Dec. 12 special election, Jones became the first Democrat in Alabama to win a U.S. Senate seat in 25 years.

Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:

"Sen. Doug Jones' swearing in today was a historic landmark for Alabama voters," said Rep. Terri Sewell. "I am thrilled to have a new partner in the Senate who is ready to tackle the challenges facing our state. As a former U.S. attorney, Sen. Jones brings to Congress his experience fighting for the most vulnerable among us. On issues ranging from healthcare to job creation to tax reform, I am confident that Sen. Jones will put the people of Alabama first."

Rep. Sewell went to the Senate to watch the swearing in and to welcome Sen. Jones to the 115th Congress. Prior to Sen. Jones' swearing in, Rep. Sewell was the lone Democrat in Alabama's congressional delegation.

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