Hakim[/B] Jeffries was elected as the new leader of the Democratic Party in the US House of Representatives, the first African-American to hold such an office in Congress.
Jeffries' election also marks the emergence of a younger generation of political leaders in the 435-member House and the end of the Nancy Pelosi era. In 2007, Pelosi became the first woman to become Speaker of the House.
The 52-year-old New Yorker will take office when the 118th U.S. Congress convenes in the House on January 3.
Jeffries' election is a "turning point in US history."
Shortly before the results of the vote were announced, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Jeffries' election is "a turning point in US history." Both men hail from Brooklyn, N.Y.
Jeffries has been an elected congressman for a decade and had announced his candidacy to lead the House Democratic caucus on November 18.
The presidency of the House, however, will go to the Republicans, who will have a majority in that body after the midterm elections.
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