Women in Congress : Historical Overview, Tables, and Discussion

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Discusses impact of women in Congress as well as historical information, including number and percentage of women in Congress over time, means of entry to Congress, and comparisons to international...

Discusses impact of women in Congress as well as historical information, including number and percentage of women in Congress over time, means of entry to Congress, and comparisons to international and State legislatures. Provides data on records for tenure, firsts for women in Congress, women who have served in both houses, women who have held leadership positions in parties and committees, and women of Black, Asian American, and Hispanic heritage in Congress. Includes tables and graphs.

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