short readsJan 15, 2021 A record number of women are serving in the 117th Congress Women make up just over a quarter of all members of the 117th Congress – the highest percentage in U.S. history.
short readsJan 26, 2015 Despite progress, U.S. still lags many nations in women leaders Women now make up 20% of Congress, a record high. But women have more representation in most countries’ national legislatures.
short readsDec 2, 2014 How productive are lame duck Congresses? Lame duck congressional sessions have become more common in recent years, but their actual legislative productivity has varied considerably.