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Gender Gap
How did the gender gap impact the 2008 election?
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Women Elected to Congress
The last few elections have brought historic numbers of women to the House and Senate. This election looks to be no different!
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Reproductive Choice Seats in Congress
How many seats does Congress currently hold that can be called pro-choice? How many will the 2008 election bring to the House and Senate? The House gained 20 pro-choice seats and the Senate 8 pro-choice seats.
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Ballot Measures
Follow state ballot measures that affect Reproductive Rights, Affirmative Action, Gay and Lesbian rights, Animal rights, Stem Cell Research, Health Care, Worker’s Rights and more.
See State Ballot Measures
Balance of Power: Democrats & Republicans in Congress
Senate
Democratic | Independent | Republican | Other | |
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Current Senate | 49 | 2 | 49 | 0 Vacancy |
New Senate | 58 | 2 | 41 | 1 Undecided |
Gains/Losses | +9 | - | -8 | 1 Undecided |
House
Democratic | Independent | Republican | Other | |
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Current House | 236 | 0 | 199 | 0 Vacancy |
New House | 256 | - | 177 | 2 Undecided |
Gains/Losses | +20 | - | -22 | 2 Undecided |