Historical Data
Following are nine lists of historical data, compiled for the publication of Black Americans in Congress, 1870–2007. These lists were developed to answer reference questions often posed by Member offices, researchers, and the general public. Forty-three of the 132 African Americans who have served in Congress are current Members—43 in the House and zero in the Senate. In total, there have been 126 black Member of the House of Representatives and six Senators. No Member has served in both chambers.