Swearing-in of the historically diverse 116th Congress (28 images)

Members of the 116th U.S. Congress are sworn in to office on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on January 3, 2019, surrounded by family members. The new Congress is the most diverse ever, with a record number of women and minorities.

Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-N.J., sits with her children at the start of the 116th U.S. Congress. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

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Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., holds Rep. Eric Swalwell's baby. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., sits with his daughters Eleanor and Mary Clay as they wave. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Rep Jim Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., sits with his grandson Kevin. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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