1991: Only 6% of the members of the U.S. Congre

In 1991:

• Only 6% of the members of the U.S. Congress are women: 28 women serve in the House and two women serve in the Senate. Of the 30 women serving, six are women of color; all serve in the House. (More details.)
• Nationwide 1,372 women serve in state legislatures, representing 18% of all state legislators. (More details.)
• Four women serve as governor. (More details.)