Table of Contents
- 1 What are the 3 most common professions of the members of Congress?
- 2 Who are the congressional leaders?
- 3 Who are Congress members responsible to?
- 4 Who were the members of the 99th Congress?
- 5 How many years of service do members of Congress have served?
- 6 How many members of Congress are millionaires?
What are the 3 most common professions of the members of Congress?
The overwhelming majority of Members of Congress have a college education. The dominant professions of Members are public service/politics, business, and law. Most Members identify as Christians, and Protestants collectively constitute the majority religious affiliation.
Who are the congressional leaders?
Majority and Minority Leaders
Congress | Majority Leader | Minority Leader |
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115th Congress (2017–2019) | Mitch McConnell (R-KY) 31 | Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) |
116th Congress (2019–2021) | Mitch McConnell (R-KY) | Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) |
117th Congress (2021–2023)32 | Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) | Mitch McConnell (R-KY) |
Who are Congress members responsible to?
Members of Congress are responsible for representing the people of their district in the United States Congress. Part of this responsibility is writing and voting on bills in the U.S. Congress. All bills must pass Congress before they can go to the President to be signed into law.
Who is the leader of the House?
Current leaders
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D) | Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D) |
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Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R) | Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R) |
How many non-Christian members of Congress are there?
2 While Congress remains overwhelmingly Christian, the number of non-Christian members has risen to 63. Most non-Christian members of Congress are Jewish (34), but there are also two Buddhists, three Muslims, three Hindus, two Unitarian Universalists, one unaffiliated member and 18 who decline to specify a religious affiliation.
Who were the members of the 99th Congress?
This period stretched from the appointment of Ted Stevens of Alaska to fill a vacancy to the retirement of Carl Hayden of Arizona early the next year. The 99th Congress (1985–1987) was the period in which most people from this list were serving together (all but Hayden, Russell Jr., Warren, Eastland, and Magnuson).
How many years of service do members of Congress have served?
This is a list of United States congresspersons by longevity of service. It includes Representatives and Senators who have served at least 36 years.
How many members of Congress are millionaires?
Out of the 433 members of Congress that have reported their financial information publicly, over half of them are millionaires. In fact, there are over 50 members of Congress with a net worth of $10,000,000 or more.