The US congress , which is the 118th congress

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The 118th Congress is the most racially and ethnically diverse in history.

The number of women in Congress is at an all-time high.

Thirteen voting members of Congress identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – the highest number in history.

The share of Millennials and Gen Xers in Congress has grown slightly in recent years.

The share of immigrants in Congress has ticked up but remains well below historical highs.

Far fewer members of Congress now have personal military experience than in the past.

Nearly all lawmakers in Congress have a college degree.

Christians remain the largest religious group in Congress, but their ranks have declined slightly over time.


The changing face of Congress in 8 charts: Race, ethnicity, gender, generation, immigrant status, education and more | Pew Research Center

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