The first woman was elected to the House of Representatives in 1916. Today, there are 148 women in Congress an increase from 131 just last session. 131 & Counting is on a mission to increase the number of women in Congress.

The first woman was elected to the House of Representatives in 1916. Today, there are 148 women in Congress an increase from 131 just last session. 131 & Counting is on a mission to increase the number of women in Congress.

The first woman was elected to the House of Representatives in 1916. Today, there are 148 women in Congress an increase from 131 just last session. 131 &amp; Counting is on a mission to increase the number of women in Congress.&nbsp;

131 & Counting: The Intro

"I may be the first woman member of Congress, but I won't be the last." -Jeanette Rankin, 1916 The first woman was elected to the House of Representatives in 1916. ​Today, there are 153 women in Congress out of 535 total members. ​131 &amp; COUNTING: cultivating, connecting, and celebrating the achievement of women lawmakers and women policy professionals.

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"I may be the first woman member of Congress, but I won't be the last." -Jeanette Rankin, 1916 The first woman was elected to the House of Representatives in 1916. ​Today, there are 153 women in Congress out of 535 total members. ​131 & COUNTING: cultivating, connecting, and celebrating the achievement of women lawmakers and women policy professionals.

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