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The influential and long-serving Senator Dianne Feinstein from California passed away at 90, as confirmed by her office on Friday.

With an illustrious political journey spanning 30 years as a senator, Feinstein was a symbol of empowerment and innovation. Her political journey began as San Francisco’s mayor, and she rose to be the most tenured member of the Democratic group in the Senate. Throughout her senatorial role, she was instrumental in shaping policies related to national defense and firearm regulations.

Feinstein breathed her last at her residence in Washington, D.C., the same evening after endorsing a crucial bill to avert a government shutdown.

She holds the distinction of being the female senator with the most extended tenure in U.S. history.

In her memory, a bouquet of pristine white roses was placed on her Senate desk, now covered in a black cloth.

An emotional Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer from New York, requested a minute’s silence in her honor. He fondly remembered her and her impactful contributions, specifically her stand against assault weapons in the 1990s and her pivotal role in revealing the CIA’s controversial interrogation practices.

Highlighting her significant influence, Schumer described Feinstein as a transformative figure in both the Senate’s dynamics and the nation’s fabric.

Among her notable legislative feats was her amendment to prohibit the trade and production of assault-type firearms, which was endorsed into law by then-President Clinton in 1994.

In 2014, Feinstein, leading the Senate Intelligence Committee, unveiled an impactful report on the CIA’s covert interrogation system, inspiring a feature film starring Annette Bening and Adam Driver.

Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell from Kentucky reminisced about his personal connection with Feinstein, sharing tales of joint dinners and a cherished gift from her.

Other senators fondly recounted instances of Feinstein’s kindness, like her gifting a handbag to Sen. Patty Murray from Washington and facilitating the participation of female senators in the Senate’s “Seersucker Thursday” by providing them with seersucker suits.

Despite facing health challenges, Feinstein remained committed to her duties, even voting on the day of her demise.

She came to the Senate spotlight in 1992, a remarkable year when multiple women, including Feinstein, were elected to the Senate.

Her departure impacts the Democratic majority in the Senate, now reduced to 50 seats. Her seat awaits a temporary assignee by California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi from California, Feinstein’s close ally, expressed deep sorrow, lauding her for her transformative contributions as the inaugural female Mayor of San Francisco and her impactful roles in the U.S. Senate.

Pelosi emphasized Feinstein’s vital contributions, including her efforts against mass shootings, her stance against torture, and her role during San Francisco’s challenging times post the assassinations of Harvey Milk and George Moscone.

Colleague Sen. Alex Padilla from California, battling tears, acknowledged Feinstein’s stature in the Senate, while Republican Sen. Thom Tillis from North Carolina, a colleague on the Senate Judiciary Committee, applauded her bipartisan approach to solving intricate issues.