Former California Assemblyman Vince Fong, a Bakersfield Republican, became the newest member of the U.S. House of Representatives June 3 in a brief swearing-in ceremony.
House members paused briefly between votes Monday night as its newest member took the oath of office, vowing to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic.
“I’m truly honored, humbled, and grateful to be given this opportunity by the voters to serve and be a strong voice for our region,” Mr. Fong said after the oath was administered by Speaker Mike Johnson on the House floor.
Mr. Fong, 44, , won a special election in May, defeating Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux. He will serve the remainder of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s term to represent the state’s 20th Congressional District….
