The Composition of
the US Congress
•There are 100 senators and 435
representatives.
•There are 2 senators from each state.
•The number of representatives for each state
depends on it’s population. It varies between
1 and 53 representatives.
•The senators are elected for a period of 6
years and the representatives, for 2 years.
Number of Representatives by State:
The House of Representatives
Map of Districts
Number of Senators by Party
The Current US Congress
Religious Affiliation
160
140
120
100 Total
80 House
60 Senate
40
20
0
Cat Bap Met Pres Epis Jewish Prot Chris Lut Mor Other
The Current US Congress
Age
4%
12%
18%
30-39
40-49
31%
50-59
60-69
35%
>70
The Current US Congress
Gender
450
400
350
300
250 Total
House
200
Senate
150
100
50
0
Men Women
The Current US Congress
Race
5% 2%
8% White
Caucasians
African-
Americans
Latinos
Other
85%
The Current US Congress
Party
300
250
200
Republicans
150
Democrats
100 Independents
50
0
Total House Senate
The 2008 Elections
• In the House of Representatives, the
Democrats have a majority of 54%. On
November 4, 2008, there will be elections
for all seats (for the 2009-2011 period).
• In the Senate, there will be voting to elect
34 of the 100 Senators. Of the 34 seats,
21 right now are held by Republicans, and
12 by the Democratic Party.