The Democrat from New Jersey was convicted on bribery and other charges last month. Gov. Phil Murphy will appoint Menendez’s replacement ahead of the November general election.

George Helmy, Gov. Murphy's former chief of staff, is now the only Arab American in the U.S. Senate. He'll serve just three months.

Phil Murphy, was sworn in to the U.S. Senate early Monday evening to temporarily replace former U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, who resigned after being convicted on corruption charges. Helmy was escorted to the swearing-in ceremony by New Jersey’s now-senior senator,

New Jersey Democrat George Helmy joined the Senate yesterday to replace Bob Menendez, who resigned after a federal jury found him guilty on corruption charges in July. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy announced he was appointing Helmy,