Women in Congress (United States)
Women in Congress
There have been more than 200 women in Congress. Following is an index of these women who've served in the United States Congress, 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 to run 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 woman Speaker of the House?
Who Was the First Woman Speaker of the House in the United States Congress?
Women in Politics: Transitions 2012-2013
Women coming and going from the US House and Senate after the 2012 elections, plus women coming and going from governorships.
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
Shirley Chisholm, who represented the 12th Congressional District in New York from 1969 to 1983, was also the first black woman to run for the presidency from a major political party.
Geraldine Ferraro
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.
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 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.
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 Quotes
Quotes by Jeannette Rankin - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Patricia Schroeder Quotes
Quotes by Patricia Schroeder - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
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.
Women of the 80th Congress, 1947-1949
Photo of the "Petticoat Front" -- the women in Congress.