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Historical Data

Women Representatives and Senators by Congress, 1917–Present

This table is based on information drawn from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Representatives and Senators are listed in alphabetical order.

105th Congress, 1997–1999

105th Congress, Women Representatives and Senators
House Senate

Footnotes

  1. Mary Bono was elected by special election on April 7, 1998, to succeed her husband Sonny Bono.
  2. Lois Capps was elected by special election on March 10, 1998, to succeed her husband Walter H. Capps.
  3. Barbara Lee was elected by special election on April 7, 1998, to succeed Ronald V. Dellums.
  4. Susan Molinari resigned on August 2, 1997, and was succeeded in a special election by Vito Fossella on November 4, 1997.
  5. Heather Wilson was elected by special election on June 23, 1998, to succeed Steven Schiff.