WASHINGTON - July 7, 2009 - The Minnesota Democrat was sworn in Tuesday, ending an
eight-month political and legal struggle. He gives the Democrats 60
votes to thwart possible Republican filibusters.
Vice President Joe Biden administered the oath. Former Vice
President Walter Mondale accompanied Franken.
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in Franken's favor after a
protracted recount. His opponent, former Republican Sen. Norm
Coleman, then conceded.
Franken took the oath on a Bible that belonged to the family of
the late Sen. Paul Wellstone, D-Minn.
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