Robin Kelly sworn in, replaces Jesse Jackson Jr., in congress

Jackson, son of human rights leader Jesse Jackson, resigned in November after citing health concerns and acknowledging he was under federal investigation. He pleaded guilty in February to spending US$750,000 in campaign money on personal expenses.

With Kelly’s addition, the lineup in the House became 232 Republicans, 201 Democrats and two vacancies.

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