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To date, 60 women have served in the United States Senate, with 25 serving at this time (indicated in bold print below). Visit Women of the Senate to learn more about the impact of women on the Senate.
Jan 3, 2023 · A record 128 women are serving in the newly elected House, accounting for 29% of the chamber’s total. In the Senate, women hold 25 of 100 seats, tying the record number they held in the 116th Congress.
- Alma Adams. North Carolina, Democrat. Adams first began serving in 2014. She has served nine years. U.S. House. Democrat.
- Tammy Baldwin. Wisconsin, Democrat. Baldwin first began serving in 2013. She has served 10 years. U.S. Senate. Democrat.
- Becca Balint. Vermont, Democrat. Balint first began serving in 2023. U.S. House. Democrat.
- Joyce Beatty. Ohio, Democrat. Beatty first began serving in 2013. She has served 10 years. U.S. House. Democrat.
Jan 15, 2021 · Counting both the House of Representatives and the Senate, 144 of 539 seats – or 27% – are held by women. That represents a 50% increase from the 96 women who were serving in the 112th Congress a decade ago, though it remains far below the female share of the overall U.S. population.
- Drew Desilver
Oct 13, 2022 · As of October 12, 2022, 151 women are serving in the 117th Congress. There are 127 women serving in the House (including 3 Delegates and the Resident Commissioner), 93 Democrats and 34 Republicans. There are 24 women in the Senate, 16 Democrats and 8 Republicans.
Women Serving in the 118th Congress (2023-2025) Breakdown. Number (Party) Total Senate. 100 (48D, 49R, 3I) Women in the Senate. 25 (15D, 9R, 1I) Total House. 435 (213D, 222R)
As of October 3, 2023, there are 25 women (15 Democrats, 9 Republicans, and 1 Independent) serving as U.S. senators. Additionally, Kamala Harris as vice president serves as President of the Senate . Nancy Kassebaum is currently the oldest living former female member of the Senate at the age 91.
