Jews In Congress

As always, they are overrepresented; As of the 119th United States Congress, there are 35 Jewish members, making up roughly 6.5% of the total legislature. This representation significantly exceeds the roughly 2% share of the Jewish population in the general United States public. You can read a comprehensive historical overview on the Wikipedia page.Senate RepresentationThere are 10 Jewish senators, making up 10% of the U.S. Senate.The group includes 9 Democrats and 1 Independent (Bernie Sanders of Vermont).House of RepresentativesThere are 25 Jewish members serving in the House of Representatives.The vast majority of House Jewish members are Democrats, alongside a small Republican contingent including Max Miller (R-OH), David Kustoff (R-TN), and Craig Goldman (R-TX).Historical MilestonesFirst Jewish members: Lewis Charles Levin (House) and David Levy Yulee (Senate) both took office in 1845.First female Jewish member: Florence Prag Kahn, elected to the House in 1925.