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Rick Scott sworn in as Florida's new U.S. senator

He held off on taking office until his successor had taken over.

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Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) stands with his wife Ann Scott and other family members while being sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence during a swearing in reenactment inside of the Old Senate Chamber, on January 8, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C -- Gov. Rick Scott is now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott.

Most of the U.S. Senate was sworn in last week, but Scott had said he would remain in the Florida governor's office until his successor, Ron DeSantis, had taken over.

DeSantis was sworn in at noon Tuesday, and Scott took the oath of office from Vice President Mike Pence Tuesday afternoon.

Scott defeated incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson by a little more than 10,000 votes in the November election.

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