Congressional Breakdown Congress by the Number

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

435 members, plus 6 Delegates from US territories.

What is the total number of Senators in the U.S. Senate?

100 Senators, with 2 from each state.

What is the minimum age requirement to be elected to the House of Representatives?

At least 25 years old.

What is the minimum age requirement to be elected to the Senate?

At least 30 years old.

What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

Two years.

What is the term length for a Senator?

Six years.

What is meant by the 'Continuity of Congress'?

Only 1/3 of all Senators are up for election every two years.

When do national elections take place?

Every even-numbered year.

What is the current composition of the House of Representatives?

221 Democrats, 211 Republicans, and 3 vacancies.

What is the current composition of the Senate?

50 Republicans, 48 Democrats, and 2 Independents.

What is the average age of members of the House of Representatives?

58 years old.

What is the average age of Senators?

62 years old.

How many women currently serve in Congress?

142 women (118 in the House, 24 in the Senate).

What is the record number of African American members in Congress?

59 members.

How many Hispanic or Latino members serve in Congress?

46 members.

How many Asian American or Pacific Islander members are in Congress?

17 members.

Who is the Speaker of the House?

Mike Johnson (R).

Who is the President of the Senate?

Kamala Harris (D).

Who is the Majority Party Leader in the Senate?

Chuck Schumer (D).

Who represents District 6 in Georgia?

Richard McCormick.

Who represents District 9 in Georgia?

Andrew Clyde.

What is the current Congress number?

The 118th Congress.