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Overview of the 115th Congress
The 115th United States Congress convened on January 3, 2017, and ended on January 3, 2019.
The U.S. Senate consists of 100 members. Republicans held the majority in the chamber with 52 seats, while Republicans held 48 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 241 seats, while Democrats held 194 seats.
Key U.S. Senate and U.S. House Leadership
Vice President Mike Pence served as President of the Senate
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) served as Senate Minority Leader
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA-01) served as House Majority Whip
Orrin Hatch (R-UT) served as President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) served as Senate Minority Whip
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-12) served as House Minority Leader
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) served as Senate Majority Leader
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI-01) served as Speaker of the House
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D–MD-05) served as House Majority Leader
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) served as Senate Majority Whip
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-23) served as House Majority Leader
Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06) served as House Assistant Minority Leader
Resources
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Following the elections, Republicans won 52 seats and Democrats won 48 seats.
Following the elections, Republicans won 241 seats and Democrats won 194 seats.
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