Democrats gain control of US Senate as new members take oath

Vice president Kamala Harris drew applause as she entered the chamber to deliver the oath of office to the new Democratic senators just hours after taking her own oath at the Capitol alongside Mr Biden

Vice president Kamala Harris swore the three new Democratic senators into office (AP/Andrew Harnik)

Three new senators have been sworn into office after President Joe Biden’s inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate.

Vice president Kamala Harris drew applause as she entered the chamber to deliver the oath of office to the new Democratic senators – Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock and Alex Padilla – just hours after taking her own oath at the Capitol alongside Mr Biden.