Chicago, Il. —  On the second day of the Democratic National Convention, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, national co-chair for the Harris-Walz campaign, spoke about the significance of her race for the U.S. Senate — following in the footsteps of trailblazers like Vice President Kamala Harris.

“This is just an incredible moment in the history of our country,” said Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester.

Watch — MSNBC

“I mean, first of all, to be a part of history — all of us are so proud to be here passing the torch from [Sen.] Tom Carper to myself, working to represent Delaware, and then seeing Kamala Harris, [the second Black woman elected to the Senate]? This is just an incredible moment in the history of our country.”

Watch — Ceremonial Roll Call Vote

“It is our honor to unanimously cast our 34 votes for the next President of the United States [to] Vice President Kamala Harris!!!”