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Women in the US Congress
More than 200 women have served in the US Congress. Following is an index of these women, arranged by the year they first took office.

About Bella Abzug
A biographical profile of the New York Congresswoman, Bella Abzug, of outspoken feminist and peace positions and big hats. She was the first Jewish Congresswoman.

Bella Abzug Quotes
Select quotations from Bella Abzug, feminist and civil libertarian.

Shirley Chisholm
A biography of Shirley Chisholm, black Congressman from New York, who worked for women's and minority rights.

Shirley Chisholm Quotes
Quotes by Shirley Chisholm - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.

Elizabeth Dole Quotes
Quotes by Elizabeth Dole - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.

Barbara Jordan
A biography of Barbara Jordan, lawyer and politician who served in the Texas legislator and US House of Representatives before teaching government at the University of Texas.

Barbara Jordan Quotes
Quotes by Barbara Jordan - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.

Eleanor Holmes Norton Quotes
Quotes by Eleanor Holmes Norton - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.

Mary Norton Quote
A relevant quotation from a Congresswoman.

Nancy Pelosi
A profile of Nancy Pelosi, member of Congress.

Nancy Pelosi Quotes
Quotes by Nancy Pelosi - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.

Jeannette Rankin
Jeannette Rankin, first American woman elected to Congress, was also a suffragist and peace activist. She has the distinction of being the only member of Congress to vote against entry into both World War I and World War II.

Margaret Chase Smith Quotations
Selected quotations from Margaret Chase Smith, a woman who served in both houses of the US Congress.

Women in the U.S. Congress
Robert Longley, U.S. Government Information and Resources Guide, notes the women in the 107th Congress.

Nydia Velázquez
A profile of the first Puerto Rican woman elected to the United States Congress.

Women in Congress: Alphabetical List
An alphabetical list of the women who have served in Congress, with links to short biographies for each. From the U.S. Congress web site.

Women in Congress: By State
A list by state of the women who have served in Congress, with links to short biographies for each. From the U.S. Congress web site.

Women in Congress: Chronological List
A chronological list of the women who have served in Congress, with links to short biographies for each. From the U.S. Congress web site.

Women of the 80th Congress, 1947-1949
Photo of the "Petticoat Front" -- the women in Congress.