Congressional Black Caucus prepares for new role as ultimate Capitol Hill outsider

The Congressional Black Caucus is bigger than ever, but it finds itself struggling to make headway in a Washington where Republicans control all the levers of political power.

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CBC members also devoted an hour on the floor of the House to voicing opposition to Mr. Sessions, as well as Betsy Devos and fellow Rep. Tom Price of Georgia — Mr. Trump's picks to lead the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services.

"The president-elect's nominees represent everything that the Congressional Black Caucus has vehemently fought against," said Rep. Marc A. Veasey, Texas Democrat. "As a caucus, we fought to ensure that the African-American community is empowered with the tools it needs to achieve the American dream. Mr. Trump's Cabinet nominations are set to push the dream back so far out of reach for millions and millions of Americans."