Congress

Overview of the 115th Congress

The 115th United States Congress convened on January 3, 2017, and ended on January 3, 2019.

The U.S. Senate consists of 100 members. Republicans held the majority in the chamber with 52 seats, while Republicans held 48 seats.

The U.S. House of Representatives consists of 435 voting members, 5 Delegates, and 1 Resident Commissioner. Republicans held the majority in the chamber with 241 seats, while Democrats held 194 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

Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA-01) served as House Majority Whip

Orrin Hatch (R-UT) served as President Pro Tempore of the Senate

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) served as Senate Minority Whip

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-12) served as House Minority Leader

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) served as Senate Majority Leader

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI-01) served as Speaker of the House

Rep. Steny Hoyer (D–MD-05) served as House Majority Leader

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) served as Senate Majority Whip

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-23) served as House Majority Leader

Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06) served as House Assistant Minority Leader

U.S. Senate & House Resources

Members of the U.S. Senate

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2016 U.S. Senate Election Results

Following the elections, Republicans won 52 seats and Democrats won 48 seats.

Members of the U.S. House

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2016 U.S. House Election Results

Following the elections, Republicans won 241 seats and Democrats won 194 seats.

115th Congress Enacted Legislation

The 115th Congress enacted 442 public laws.

115th Congress Congressional Reports