How long is the Speaker of the House term?

The House elects a new speaker by roll call vote when it first convenes after a general election for its two-year term, or when a speaker dies, resigns or is removed from the position intra-term. A majority of votes cast (as opposed to a majority of the full membership of the House) is necessary to elect a speaker.

Who was the first woman Speaker of the House in United States history?

On January 4, 2007, Nancy Pelosi of California became the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House.

What percentage of the House of Representatives is female?





As of August 16, 2022, there are 122 women in the U.S. House of Representatives (not counting 4 female non-voting delegates), making women 27.8% of the total.

Who was the first black woman to serve in Congress?

On this date at the opening of the 91st Congress (1969–1971), Shirley Anita Chisholm of New York became the first African-American Congresswoman.

Who was the first female senator?

Appointed to fill a vacancy on October 3, 1922, Rebecca Felton of Georgia took the oath of office on November 21, 1922, becoming the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate.

Who is the longest serving woman in the US House of Representatives history?



Congressional tenure for a woman House Member



Edith Nourse Rogers of Massachusetts has one of the longest congressional tenure of among House Member—35 years.

Who ran against Bernie?

2018



Party Candidate %
Independent Bernie Sanders (incumbent) 67.3%
Republican Lawrence Zupan 27.4%
Independent Brad J. Peacock 1.4%
Independent Russell Beste 1.0%