the composition of the us congress there are 100 senators and 435 representatives. there are 2...
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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
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20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Cat Bap Met Pres Epis Jewish Prot Chris Lut Mor Other
Religious Affiliation
Total
House
Senate
The Current US Congress
Age
12%
31%
4%
18%
35%
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
>70
The Current US Congress
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
Men Women
Gender
Total
House
Senate
The Current US Congress
Race
2%
85%
8%
5%WhiteCaucasians
African-Americans
Latinos
Other
The Current US Congress
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
Total House Senate
Party
Republicans
Democrats
Independents
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.