Women in Congress (United States)
Women who have served in the United States Congress - part of a directory of female public officials.
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.
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.
Who was the first woman elected to Congress?
Who was the first woman elected to Congress? On November 6, 1916, this woman was elected to the US Congress.
Who was the first woman elected to Congress? On November 6, 1916, this woman was elected to the US Congress.
Who was the first woman to run for Congress?
Who was the first woman candidate for Congress?
Who was the first woman candidate for Congress?
Who was the first African American woman to serve in Congress?
Who was the first African American woman to serve in Congress?
Who was the first African American woman to serve in Congress?
Who was the first woman Speaker of the House?
Who Was the First Woman Speaker of the House in the United States Congress?
Who Was the First Woman Speaker of the House in the United States Congress?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quotes by Shirley Chisholm - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Geraldine Ferraro
A profile of Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman nominated as a vice presidential candidate by a major American party.
A profile of Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman nominated as a vice presidential candidate by a major American party.
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.
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.
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.
Quotes by Eleanor Holmes Norton - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Mary Norton Quote
A relevant quotation from a Congresswoman.
A relevant quotation from a Congresswoman.
Nancy Pelosi
A profile of Nancy Pelosi, member of Congress.
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.
Quotes by Nancy Pelosi - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Jeannette Rankin Photos
A gallery of photos of Jeannette Rankin, a feminist and women's suffrage advocate also known for voting against entry into both World War I and World War II.
A gallery of photos of Jeannette Rankin, a feminist and women's suffrage advocate also known for voting against entry into both World War I and World War II.
Jeannette Rankin
Jeannette Rankin biography: 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.
Jeannette Rankin biography: 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.
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.
Robert Longley, U.S. Government Information and Resources Guide, notes the women in the 107th Congress.
Women of the 80th Congress, 1947-1949
Photo of the "Petticoat Front" -- the women in Congress.
Photo of the "Petticoat Front" -- the women in Congress.