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Congress
Overview of the 114th Congress

The 114th United States Congress convened on January 3, 2015, and ended on January 3, 2017.

 

The U.S. Senate consists of 100 members. Republicans held the majority in the chamber with 54 seats, while Democrats held 46 seats.

 

The U.S. House of Representatives consists of 435 voting members, 5 Delegates, and 1 Resident Commissioner. Republicans held the majority in the chamber with 247 seats, while Democrats held 188 seats.

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Key U.S. Senate and U.S. House Leadership

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Vice President Joe Biden served as President of the Senate 

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Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) served as Senate Minority Leader

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Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA-01) served as House Majority Whip

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Orrin Hatch (R-UT) served as President Pro Tempore of the Senate 

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Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) served as Senate Minority Whip

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Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-12) served as House Minority Leader

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Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) served as Senate Majority Leader

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Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI-01) served as Speaker of the House 

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Rep. Steny Hoyer (D–MD-05) served as House Majority Leader

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Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) served as Senate Majority Whip 

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Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-23) served as House Majority Leader

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Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06) served as House Assistant Minority Leader

U.S. Senate & House Resources

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Members of the U.S. Senate

Explore information about members of the U.S. Senate in the 114th Congress.
Go Vote

2014 U.S. Senate Election Results

Following the elections, Republicans won 54 seats and Democrats won 46 seats. 
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Members of the U.S. House 

Explore information about members of the U.S. House in the 114th Congress. 
Election Day

2014 U.S. House Election Results

Following the elections, Republicans won 247 seats and Democrats won 188 seats. 
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114th Congress Enacted Legislation

The 114th Congress enacted 329 public laws. 
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114th Congress Congressional Reports

Explore congressional reports released in the 114th Congress. 
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