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[7] [8] The Democratic Party chose to hold its "firehouse primary" on December 20, just 8 days after the special election date was set. [9] State senator Jennifer McClellan won the primary in a landslide, and subsequently defeated pastor Leon Benjamin in the general election, becoming the first black woman to represent Virginia in Congress. [10]
Switched party Prior background Birth year Ref Nebraska: Pete Ricketts (R) January 23, 2023: No Appointed; replaced Ben Sasse (R) Governor of Nebraska COO of TD Ameritrade Co-owner of the Chicago Cubs: 1964 [9] California: Laphonza Butler (D) October 3, 2023: No Appointed; replaced Dianne Feinstein (D) President of EMILY's List UC Board of Regents
This is a list of individuals serving in the United States House of Representatives (as of January 20, 2025, the 119th 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.
This is a list of the several United States Congresses, since their beginning in 1789, including their beginnings, endings, and the dates of their individual sessions.. Each elected bicameral Congress (of the two chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives) lasts for two years and begins on January 3 of odd-numbered y
Control of the Congress from 1855 to 2025 Popular vote and house seats won by party. Party divisions of United States Congresses have played a central role on the organization and operations of both chambers of the United States Congress—the Senate and the House of Representatives—since its establishment as the bicameral legislature of the Federal government of the United States in 1789.
The 119th Congress convenes with new members being sworn in. Republicans hold a narrow majority of 219-215 in the House. Factbox-Important dates to watch as Republicans take control in the US Congress
S. 686: RESTRICT Act (Senate committee consideration as of March 7, 2023) S. 701: Women's Health Protection Act of 2023 (placed on Legislative Calendar on March 9, 2023) S. 870: Fire Grants and Safety Act (pending before the House as of April 24, 2023) S. 916: Junk Fee Prevention Act (Senate committee consideration as of March 22, 2023)
The Democratic Party holds a narrow majority in the U.S. Senate, but 34 out of 100 seats are up for election on Nov. 5, which may result in a power shift.. Seats in eight of the most competitive ...