The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, making her the first-ever Black woman and former public defender to serve on the nations highest court.

Jackson, 51, was confirmed in a 53-47 vote. Every Democrat voted for her, along with three Republicans: Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Susan Collins (Maine) and Mitt Romney (Utah). When the vote was over, the Senate chamber erupted with cheers and applause from the balcony.

Jacksons confirmation seals a promise by President Joe Biden, who vowed as a candidate to pick a Black woman for the Supreme Court.

With Jackson on the court, white men will not be a majority of justices for the first time ever.

Its hard to overemphasize how total the control white men have had on the court for essentially all of U.S. history. Since the Supreme Court was established in 1789, 108 of 115 justices have been white men.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who is the first Hispanic member of the court, has talked about the benefit of diversity on the bench, saying that a different perspective can permit you to more fully understand the arguments that are before you and help you articulate your position in a way that everyone will understand.

In the 233-year history of the Supreme Court, never never has a Black woman held the title of Justice, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said ahead of Jacksons vote. This milestone should have happened generations ago generations ago but we are always trotting on a path towards a more perfect union. Nevertheless, America today is taking a giant step towards making our union more perfect.

In yet another historic moment, Vice President Kamala Harris , the first Black woman to serve in this post, presided over Jacksons confirmation vote.