Congress

Overview of the 116th Congress

The 116th United States Congress convened on January 3, 2019, and ended on January 3, 2021.

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 235 seats, while Republicans held 199 seats.

The U.S. Senate consists of 100 members. Republicans held the majority in the chamber with 53 seats, while Democrats 47 held 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 and Democratic Leader

Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06) served as Democratic Whip

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) served as President Pro Tempore of the Senate

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

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

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

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-12) served as Speaker of the House

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

Sen. John Thune (R-SD) serves as Senate Majority Whip

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

U.S. Senate & House Resources

Members of the U.S. Senate

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116th Congress Congressional Hearings

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Members of the U.S. House

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2018 U.S. Senate Election Results

Following the elections, Republicans held 53 seats and Democrats held 47 seats.

116th Congress Enacted Legislation

The 116th Congress enacted 344 public laws.

2018 U.S. House Election Results

Following the elections, Democrats won 235 seats and Republicans won 199 seats.

116th Congress Congressional Reports