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Valerie J. Lawson Elected President of the Rhode Island Senate After Floor Vote
Summary
Senator Valerie J. Lawson was elected president of the Rhode Island Senate by roll-call vote after nominations from three senators; the clerk reported 24 votes for Lawson, 8 for Ryan Pearson and 4 for Jessica Dela Cruz. Greg Amori administered the oath.
Senator Valerie J. Lawson was elected president of the Rhode Island Senate on a roll-call vote after the floor closed to nominations and members announced their choices.
During a session that opened with a moment honoring the late Senate President Dominic J. Ruggiero, the Senate clerk read two communications from the Democratic caucus endorsing Lawson and announcing Senator Frank A. Chacon III as majority leader. The chair opened the floor to nominations for the office of Senate president, and members nominated three candidates: Senator Valerie J. Lawson, Senator Ryan Pearson and Minority Leader Jessica Dela Cruz.
Senator Urso nominated Lawson, praising her…
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