Thursday, January 9, 2014

Women in the United States Congress: Historical Overview, Tables, and Discussion

"A record 102 women currently serve in the 113th Congress: 82 in the House (63 Democrats and 19 Republicans) and 20 in the Senate (16 Democrats and 4 Republicans). One hundred one women were initially sworn in to the 113thCongress—1 female Republican House Member has since resigned, and 2 Democratic House Members have been elected. This is higher than the previousrecord number of 95 women who were initially elected to the 111th
Congress..."
Women in the U.S. Congress

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