1971: Only 2% of the members of the U.S. Congress

In 1971: 

• Only 2% of the members of the U.S. Congress are women: 11 women serve in the House and one woman serves in the Senate. Of the 12 women serving, two are women of color; both serve in the House. (More details.)
• Nationwide 351 women serve in state legislatures, representing less than 5% of all state legislators. (More details.)
• No women serve as governor.