The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023. There were seven new senators (two Democrats, five Republicans) and 74 new representatives (34 Democrats, 40 Republicans), as well as one new delegate (a Republican), at the start of its first session. Additionally, one senator (a Republican) and one representative (a Democrat) have taken office in order to fill vacancies during the 118th Congress.
Due to redistricting after the 2020 census, 18 representatives were elected from newly established congressional districts.
The president of the House Democratic freshman class is Robert Garcia of California, while the president of the House Republican freshman class is Russell Fry of South Carolina. Additionally, the Democratic Freshmen Leadership Representative is Jasmine Crockett of Texas, and the Republican's freshmen liaison is Erin Houchin of Indiana.[1]
Senate
Took office January 3, 2023
| State | Image | Senator | Seniority | Switched party | Prior background | Birth year | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 
|
Katie Britt (R) | 7th (100th overall) |
No Open seat; replaced Richard Shelby (R) |
CEO of the Business Council of Alabama Chief of staff to Senator Richard Shelby |
1982 | [2] |
| Missouri | 
|
Eric Schmitt (R) | 6th (99th overall) |
No Open seat; replaced Roy Blunt (R) |
Missouri Attorney General State Treasurer of Missouri Missouri Senate |
1975 | [3] |
| North Carolina | 
|
Ted Budd (R) | 3rd (96th overall) |
No Open seat; replaced Richard Burr (R) |
U.S. House of Representatives[a] | 1971 | [4] |
| Ohio | 
|
J. D. Vance (R) | 5th (98th overall) |
No Open seat; replaced Rob Portman (R) |
Venture capitalist U.S. Marine Corps Corporal |
1984 | [5] |
| Oklahoma | 
|
Markwayne Mullin (R) | 2nd (95th overall) |
No Open seat; replaced Jim Inhofe (R) |
U.S. House of Representatives[b] | 1977 | [6] |
| Pennsylvania | 
|
John Fetterman (D) | 4th (97th overall) |
Yes Open seat; replaced Pat Toomey (R) |
Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania Mayor of Braddock |
1969 | [7] |
| Vermont | 
|
Peter Welch (D) | 1st (94th overall) |
No Open seat; replaced Patrick Leahy (D) |
U.S. House of Representatives[c] President pro tempore of the Vermont Senate |
1947 | [8] |
Took office during the 118th Congress
| State | Image | Senator | Took office | Switched party | Prior background | Birth year | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 
|
Pete Ricketts (R) | January 23, 2023 | No Appointed; replaced Ben Sasse (R) |
Governor of Nebraska | 1964 | [9] |
House of Representatives
Took office January 3, 2023
Non-voting delegates
| District | Image | Delegate | Switched party | Prior background | Birth year | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guam at-large | 
|
James Moylan (R) | Yes Open seat; replaced Michael San Nicolas (D) |
Legislature of Guam U.S. Army |
1962 | [84] |
Took office during the 118th Congress
| District | Image | Representative | Took office | Switched party | Prior background | Birth year | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia 4 | 
|
Jennifer McClellan (D) | March 7, 2023 | No Succeeded Donald McEachin (D) |
Virginia Senate Virginia House of Delegates |
1972 | [85] |
| Rhode Island 1 | 
|
TBD | TBD | TBD Succeeding David Cicilline (D) |
TBD | TBD | [86] |
See also
- List of United States senators in the 118th Congress
- List of members of the United States House of Representatives in the 118th Congress by seniority
Notes
- ^ Elected to the 115th Congress, serving from 2017 to 2023 in North Carolina's 13th district.
- ^ Elected to the 113th Congress, serving from 2013 to 2023 in Oklahoma's 2nd district.
- ^ Elected to the 110th Congress, serving from 2007 to 2023 in Vermont's at-large district.
- ^ Previously elected to the 114th Congress, serving from 2015 to 2017 in Montana's at-large district.
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