As part of a Black History Month celebration , Republicans paid tribute to record-setting members of Congress . The list included Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., who was the first African American elected to Congress, and Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., who served for nearly 30 years in Congress.
As part of a Black History Month celebration , Republicans paid tribute to record-setting members of Congress . It 's part of the Republican National Committee 's effort to build a more welcoming brand for the GOP .