Democrats narrow Republicans’ slim majority with swearing-in of Tim Kennedy

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The House swore in its newest Democratic member on Monday, bringing the party’s caucus back to 213 members and temporarily bringing Republicans’ already slim majority down to just one vote. 

Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY) was sworn into office after lawmakers completed their first votes of the week just six days after Kennedy won a special election to fill the seat once held by Rep. Brian Higgins.

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