Congress

Overview of the 117th Congress

The 117th United States Congress convened on January 3, 2021, and ended on January 3, 2023.

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 213 seats.

The U.S. Senate consists of 100 members. Democrats held the majority in the chamber with 50 seats, while Republicans held 50 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. James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06) served as Democratic Whip

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) served as President Pro Tempore of the Senate

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

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

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) served as Senate Majority Leader and Democratic Leader

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

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

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) served 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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2020 U.S. Senate Election Results

Following the elections, Democrats held 50 seats and Republicans held 50 seats.

Members of the U.S. House

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2020 U.S. House Election Results

Following the elections, Democrats won 222 seats and Republicans won 213 seats.

117th Congress Enacted Legislation

The 117th Congress enacted 362 public laws.

117th Congress Congressional Reports