Women in the United States House of Representatives
In total, 397 women have been U.S. representatives and eight more have been non-voting delegates. As of January 5, 2026, there are 124 women in the U.S. House of Representatives (not including four …
Women in the U.S. Congress 2026
Congresswoman Lynn Morley Martin (R-IL) began the first of two terms as vice chair of the Republican Conference in the House, the first time a woman held an elected position in the congressional party's …
Members of the U.S. Congress
Abraham, Ralph Lee - Representative. 5. Abraham, Spencer - Senator. 6. Abzug, Bella S. - Representative. 7. Acevedo-Vila, Anibal - Resident Commissioner. 8. Ackerman, Gary L. - …
These Are the Most Influential Female Members of Congress
Nov 17, 2025 · Men still outnumber female members of Congress. Some of the most powerful women are high-ranking Congressional leaders. Nancy Pelosi has been Speaker of the House multiple times.
Representatives | house.gov
119th Congress, 2nd Session · The House is not in session. Also referred to as a congressman or congresswoman, each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific …
Meet the New Feminists in Congress Who Are Fighting Back
Jan 28, 2025 · On the front lines of this burgeoning hope are the new progressive women in the U.S. Capitol, including three non-incumbent senators and 16 representatives. All of them know that …
119th Congress: A look at lawmakers who are women of color | Pew ...
Mar 10, 2025 · Women of color have served in Congress for six decades. The first to do so was Democratic Hawaii Rep. Patsy Takemoto Mink, an Asian American woman who was elected in 1964.
Controversy Surrounds Somali-Born Congresswoman Ilhan Omar …
5 days ago · No politician is more of an enigma than Somali-born Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. For years, she has been the subject of relentless scrutiny, with allegations ranging from claims of a …
Women Members by Congress | US House of Representatives: …
1 Rebecca Latimer Felton was appointed on October 3, 1922, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Thomas Edward Watson. 2 Winnifred S. Huck was elected on November 7, 1922, by special …
Women in Congress - List of US Congresswomen - ThoughtCo
Feb 14, 2019 · Explore this index of the women who have served in the United States Congress, chronologically.