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Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States at a ceremony in the White House.

The ceremony, which was attended by President Donald Trump, took place after the US Senate approved her nomination by a majority of 52-48.

Trump nominated Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court last month to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed away.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendees at the ceremony were required to wear masks and maintain the proper distance between one another.

Coney Barrett's official constitutional oath was administered by Justice Clarence Thomas, the most conservative member of the court.

Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the judicial oath in a private ceremony on Tuesday, officially making Barrett a justice.

During the ceremony, Trump noted that she is the fifth woman to sit to the high court.

“This is a momentous day for America, the United States Constitution and for the fair and impartial rule of law,” Trump said. “Justice Barrett made clear she will issue rulings based solely upon a faithful reading of the law and the Constitution as written not legislate from the bench,” Trump said.

“The Barrett family has captured America's heart. It is highly fitting that Justice Barrett fills the seat of a true pioneer for women, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” he added.

In a brief speech, Coney Barrett promised to rule from the bench with strict independence.

“It is the job of a senator to pursue her policy preferences. In fact, it would be a dereliction of duty for her to put policy goals aside. By contrast, it is the job of a judge to resist her policy preferences. It would be a dereliction of duty for her to give into them,” she said.

“A judge declares independence not only from Congress and the president but also from the private beliefs that might otherwise move her,” added Coney Barrett.

As expected, Coney Barrett’s nomination was opposed by Senate Democrats, none of whom voted in favor.

Sen. Susan Collins from Maine was the only Republican to oppose Barrett, saying she doesn’t believe a nomination should come up before the election.

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, who previously voted against advancing Barrett because of the election, supported her nomination on Monday, according to The Hill.