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The first African American to become party leader in either chamber of congress was Hakeem Jeffries in 2023. One member, then Senator Barack Obama, went from the Senate to President of the United States in 2009. The first African Americans to serve in the Congress were Republicans elected during the Reconstruction Era.
The minority leader devises strategies, in consultation with other partisan colleagues, that advance party objectives. For example, by stalling action on the majority party's agenda, the minority leader may be able to launch a campaign against a "do-nothing Congress". The minority leader works to promote and publicize the party's agenda.
The House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral United States Congress, which is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the term "African American" includes all individuals who identify with one or more nationalities or ethnic groups originating in any of the ...
This is a list of individuals serving in the United States House of Representatives (as of December 14, 2024, the 118th Congress). [1] The membership of the House comprises 435 seats for representatives from the 50 states, apportioned by population, as well as six seats for non-voting delegates from U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
The Congressional Black Caucus is one of the world's most esteemed bodies, with a history of positive activism unparalleled in our nation's history. Whether the issue is popular or unpopular, simple or complex, the CBC has fought for thirty years to protect the fundamentals of democracy. Its impact is recognized throughout the world.
When the National Council of Voluntary Organisations adopted the term last year, it said it was using the term in place of BAME, Bipoc (black, Indigenous, and people of colour) and ethnic minorities.
Congress Years Senate House of Representatives President Trifecta; Total Anti-Admin [2] Pro-Admin [3] Others Vacancies Total Anti-Admin Pro-Admin Others Vacancies 1st: 1789–1791 26 8 18 — — 65 28 37 — — George Washington: Yes [4] 2nd: 1791–1793 30 13 16 — 1 69 30 39 — — Yes [4] 3rd: 1793–1795 30 14 16 — — 105 54: 51 ...
Minority party Leader Tip O'Neill: John Rhodes (retired as leader) Party Democratic: Republican: Leader since January 4, 1977 December 7, 1973 Leader's seat Massachusetts 8th: Arizona 1st: Last election 277 seats 157 seats Seats won 242: 191 Seat change 35 34 Popular vote 39,347,947: 37,222,588 Percentage 50.5%: 47.8% Swing 3.2% 3.0%