The 110th United States Congress consists of 435 members in the House of Representatives, 100 Senators, and 5 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner without full voting rights. In the House, there are 233 Democrats and 198 Republicans with 4 vacancies. In the Senate, there are 49 Democrats, 49 Republicans, and 2 Independents. Most members are white males in their 50s, though there are more women in Congress than ever before. Over 60% of members are Protestant or Catholic. Most have college degrees and many have advanced degrees. Most were born in the state they represent. Members have considerable political experience, often serving multiple terms. As Congress members, their job is to represent constituents and pass legislation while receiving compensation for

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