State Representation (1789 to July 12, 2012)
Representatives, Senators, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners Serving in
Congress (March 4, 1789 to July 12, 2012)
Since the U.S. Congress convened on March 4, 1789, 12,016 individuals have served
as Representatives, Senators, or in both capacities. There have been 10,085 Members
who served only as Representatives, 1,277 Members who served only in the Senate,
and 654 Members with service in both chambers. The total number of Representatives
(including individuals serving in both bodies) is 10,739.
These numbers do not include statutory representatives: Resident Commissioners and
Delegates. An additional 143 people have served only as Territorial Delegates in
the House and 32 people have served only as Resident Commissioners from Puerto Rico
or the Philippines.