Washington (CNN) Republican Kelly Loeffler was officially sworn in as the newest senator for the state of Georgia during a ceremony held in the US Capitol Monday evening.

Loeffler, a political novice and businesswoman, will take over the seat previously held by former Republican senator Johnny Isakson who retired at the end of last year over health concerns

Vice President Mike Pence administered the oath of office to Loeffler on the floor of the Senate. Following the official swearing-in, a ceremonial re-enactment will take place in the Old Senate Chamber.

Georgia's Republican Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Loeffler to the seat last month in a move that defied President Donald Trump.

Kemp had been pressed by the President to appoint Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee who has been a vocal defender of the President during the impeachment fight, CNN has previously reported , but the governor picked Loeffler instead.

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