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Apr 16, 2024 · Dianne Feinstein (born June 22, 1933, San Francisco, California, U.S.—died September 28, 2023, Washington, D.C.) American Democratic politician who represented California in the U.S. Senate from 1992 to 2023. She was the first woman to serve as senator from that state. Feinstein had previously served as the first female mayor of San Francisco ...
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.
In the 118th Congress, Patty took over as Chair of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, and made history as the first woman ever to serve as President Pro Tempore of the Senate. In these new roles she continues to be a forceful advocate for Washington state families, pushing for continued progress on everything from child care and paid ...
A half dozen years before he became president, Woodrow Wilson delivered a series of lectures on the U.S. Congress in which he described members of the Senate as experienced, professional, and wise. After a few years in the White House, however, Wilson dismissed that same group of men as "a lot of old women" and a "little group of willful men."
Sep 8, 2023 · A couple of the oldest members have announced plans to retire in 2024, but most have given no indication that they intend to leave. Here’s a list of the oldest members of Congress: 1. Senator ...
Oct 3, 2023 · Jessica Washington. Updated October 3, 2023. WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 3: Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) is sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris in the Old Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on ...
Women of the Senate. On November 21, 1922, Rebecca Felton of Georgia took the oath of office, becoming the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate. That milestone event opened the door for other women to follow. To date, 60 women have served in the Senate. Long before Felton took office, however, women had already left their mark on Senate history.
