"I move that all votes be moved, and I move that Hillary Clinton be selected nominee for President of the United States."
Sanders proceeded to move all delegates to Clinton as a sign of unity in the party, which was roundly cheered. The mood was strikingly different than a day before when booing Bernie supporters took over. The tension calmed through the night after speeches from Democrat A-listers such as Cory Booker and Elizabeth Warren, before First Lady Michelle Obama gave a memorable speech and Bernie Sanders finished the night.
The convention secretary seconded the move, the crowd voted aye, as the crowd continued to cheer during a raucous and enthusiastic roll call.
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe followed with a speech, noting the moment of Clinton being the first woman nominated by a major party for president.
6:39 p.m. - UPDATE: Hillary Clinton won the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first woman to lead a presidential ticket in U.S. history. The delegation that announced the winning vote was South Dakota.
3:25 p.m.
Due to agreement with the Clinton campaign, three party members gave official nominations for Bernie Sanders. The crowd roundly cheered. The processed continued with Hillary Clinton - members giving short speeches, then casting their nomination. U.S. Rep. and civil rights icon John Lewis was the most prominent of those calling for a nomination - he nominated Hillary Clinton.
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