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Overview of the 118th Congress
The 118th United States Congress convened on January 3, 2023, and ended on January 3, 2025.
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 212 seats.
The U.S. Senate consists of 100 members. Democrats held the majority in the chamber with 51 seats, while Republicans held 49 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. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08) served as Minority Leader
Sen. Patty Murry (D-WA) served as President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) serves as Senate Minority Whip
Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA-05) served as Minority Whip
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) served as Senate Majority Leader and Democratic Leader
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) serves as Speaker of the House
Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA-33) served as Democratic Caucus Chairman
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) served as Senate Majority Whip
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA-01) serves as House Majority Leader
Resources
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Following the elections, Democrats won 51 seats and Republicans won 49 seats.
Following the elections, Republicans won 222 seats and Democrats won 213 seats.
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