Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono, Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and California Sen. Laphonza Butler also said they would support Harris, as did a growing number of Democratic House lawmakers.
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In an interview with the AP, Butler said she hopes that her appointment points toward progress in the larger cause of representation.
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