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Overview of the 117th Congress
The 117th United States Congress convened on January 3, 2021, and ended on January 3, 2023.
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 222 seats, while Republicans held 213 seats.
The U.S. Senate consists of 100 members. Democrats held the majority in the chamber with 50 seats, while Republicans held 50 seats.
Key U.S. Senate and U.S. House Leadership
Vice President Kamala Harris served as President of the Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) served as Senate Minority Leader
Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06) served as Democratic Whip
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) served as President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) serves as Senate Minority Whip
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-23) served as Minority Leader
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) served as Senate Majority Leader and Democratic Leader
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-12) served as Speaker of the House
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA-01) served as Republican Whip
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) served as Senate Majority Whip
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D–MD-05) served as Majority Leader
Resources
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Following the elections, Democrats won 50 seats and Republicans won 50 seats.
Following the elections, Democrats won 222 seats and Republicans won 213 seats
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