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House members pay tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham and adjourn
Summary
Members of Congress delivered tributes to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, recounting his military and public service. Governor McMaster appointed Darlene Graham to the Senate seat; the House adjourned following the tributes.
At the close of the day’s proceedings on July 14, members of the House — many from South Carolina — rose to pay tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
Speakers recounted Graham’s service in the South Carolina statehouse, U.S. House and U.S. Senate, his Air National Guard career and more than three decades of public service. Colleagues described his efforts to deliver federal resources to his home state, his work on foreign‑policy and military issues, and his willingness to work across the aisle. Members from both parties expressed personal condolences to Graham’s family and the people of South Carolina.
Several speakers noted that Governor Henry McMaster had appointed Darlene Graham, the senator’s sister, to fill the vacated Senate seat. The House unanimously adopted a motion to adjourn following the tributes and the session stood adjourned until 9:00 a.m. the following day.
Quote from the floor: "He was a great politician. He was a natural... He got along with everybody," a member said, summing up the bipartisan tone of the tributes.
What happens next: The House will reconvene at the time announced by the Speaker; the Senate vacancy will be filled in accordance with South Carolina’s state law and the governor’s appointment procedures.
