Congress

Overview of the 118th Congress

The 118th United States Congress convened on January 3, 2023, and ended on January 3, 2025.

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 212 seats.

The U.S. Senate consists of 100 members. Democrats held the majority in the chamber with 51 seats, while Republicans held 49 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. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08) served as Minority Leader

Sen. Patty Murry (D-WA) served as President Pro Tempore of the Senate

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

Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA-05) served as Minority Whip

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

Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) serves as Speaker of the House

Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA-33) served as Democratic Caucus Chairman

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

Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA-01) serves as House Majority Leader

U.S. Senate & House Resources

Members of the U.S. Senate

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118th Congress Congressional Hearings

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Members of the U.S. House

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2022 U.S. Senate Election Results

Following the elections, Democrats held 51 seats and Republicans held 49 seats.

118th Congress Enacted Legislation

The 118th Congress enacted 274 public laws.

2022 U.S. House Election Results

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

118th Congress Congressional Reports