Democrats Omit ‘So Help Me God’ From Swearing-In Oath at House Committee

The gavel used to call to order lies on the ground after Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake opened the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, Jul. 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pa.

Democrats omitted “so help me God” from the swearing-in of people testifying before a committee on Feb. 28, sparking criticism from a Republican on the committee.

Video footage from the start of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Rights & Liberties shows Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) starting the hearing by asking three people set to testify to be sworn-in.