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The oath prompts a series of affirmations: support and defense of the United States Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic; faithfulness and allegiance to the Constitution; a pledge to discharge the duties of office honestly and diligently, free from mental reservations or evasion; and invoking divine aid with the phrase, "So help you God." The response from the new representative is a straightforward "I do," signaling her formal acceptance of these sacred commitments.
The moment concludes with applause and celebratory cheers, marking the official entry of these individuals into Congress to serve the American people.