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Overview of the 116th Congress
The 116th United States Congress convened on January 3, 2019, and ended on January 3, 2021.
The U.S. House of Representatives consists of 435 voting members, 5 Delegates, and 1 Resident Commissioner. Democrats held the majority in the chamber with 235 seats, while Republicans held 199 seats.
The U.S. Senate consists of 100 members. Republicans held the majority in the chamber with 53 seats, while Democrats 47 held 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 and Democratic Leader
Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06) served as Democratic Whip
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) served as President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) served as Senate Minority Whip
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-23) served as Minority Leader
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) served as Senate Majority Leader
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-12) served as Speaker of the House
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA-01) served as Republican Whip
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) serves as Senate Majority Whip
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D–MD-05) served as Majority Leader
Resources
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Following the elections, Republicans won 53 seats and Democrats won 47 seats.
Following the elections, Democrats won 235 seats and Republicans won 199 seats.
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