Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace Dianne Feinstein, Washington, USA - 03 Oct 2023
Newly-appointed Democratic Senator from California Laphonza Butler (C), who was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Dianne Feinstein, poses with her wife Neneki Lee (L) and President of the Human Rights Campaign Kelley Robinson (R), in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 03 October 2023. Feinstein, who was the longest-serving woman in the US Senate, died on 28 September 2023 at the age of 90 after months of declining health.