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Making History: Tim Scott Now Longest-Serving Black Senator

by Sandra Rhodes
January 3, 2025 at 12:05 pm
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Making History: Tim Scott Now Longest-Serving Black Senator

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 23: Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) delivers remarks at the Faith and Freedom Road to Majority conference at the Washington Hilton on June 23, 2023 in Washington, DC. Former U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote address at tomorrow evening's "Patriot Gala" dinner. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has made history Friday.

Scott became the longest-serving African American in the 235-year history of the United States Senate. Scott, the first elected Black senator from the South, was the first to serve in both chambers of Congress — the House of Representatives and the Senate, per ABC News.

Senator Tim Scott has made history, becoming the longest-serving African American in the 235-year history of the United States Senate.

Read more: https://t.co/QaaMza3hgV pic.twitter.com/mxVQRyWOhV

— ABC News (@ABC) January 3, 2025

African Americans gained the right to vote through the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The late Republican Sen. Edward Brooke (R-Mass.) was the previous longest-serving Black senator. He was in office from 1967 until 1979. 

“As we begin the 119th Congress, Senate Republicans have high enthusiasm and are focused on delivering for the American people! This Congress, I am thrilled to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee and the National Republican Senatorial Committee,” Scott said in a statement, per USA Today. “My goal is simple: make America work for Americans.”

“As we get to work cleaning up the mess from the previous administration, I look forward to working with President Trump on his priorities, including paving a path for all Americans to have the necessary tools and resources to achieve their version of the American Dream,” he said per ABC News.

“We will unlock opportunity, strengthen our nation, and make America the shining city on the Hill again,” he continued.

Scott previously spoke about how great America is when he was a freshman senator.

“I believe in the greatness of America because I have experienced the goodness of our people in America. An ordinary guy like me can be blessed with an extraordinary opportunity like this,” he said at the time.

Many gave Scott their congratulations on X:

Well deserved accolades. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

— Jeanne Cleve (@jeanne_cleve) January 3, 2025

🎉🎉🎉

— Clare Anne Ath (@clareanneath) January 3, 2025

So incredibly proud of @votetimscott for achieving a very special milestone in American politics by becoming the longest-serving African American senator in the history of the nation. This achievement was made possible because the voters of South Carolina believe in Tim Scott and… https://t.co/l1nCw7Vj4d

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 3, 2025

Congratulations to my friend @SenatorTimScott on becoming the longest serving Black United States Senator! This is an historic accomplishment for South Carolina and our country.

Senator Scott is living proof of the American Dream- through hard work and determination, all things… pic.twitter.com/uBRJlFpOwG

— Winsome Earle-Sears (@winwithwinsome) January 3, 2025

Today marks a historic achievement: @SenatorTimScott is now the longest-serving African American senator in U.S. history. A true testament to his unwavering leadership, faith, and dedication to service. Congratulations, Senator! #HistoryInTheMaking #Leadership pic.twitter.com/js4eDncmFT

— Corey Brooks “RoofTopPastor” (@CoreyBBrooks) January 3, 2025
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IJR, Contributor Writer She was a Story Editor for Indpendent Journal Review since November 2022 and has written for IJR since February 2024. She has been in the newspaper business in various capacities since 1998.

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