Congressional Research Service Report: 'African American Members of the U.S. Congress: 1870-2020'
July 26, 2020
July 26, 2020
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL30378) entitled "African American Members of the U.S. Congress: 1870-2020" by Ida A. Brudnick, specialist on the congress and Jennifer E. Manning, senior research librarian, on July 23:
Summary:
In total, 162 African Americans have served in Congress. This total includes
* 152 African Americans (146 Representatives and 6 Delegates) elected only to the Hou . . .
Summary:
In total, 162 African Americans have served in Congress. This total includes
* 152 African Americans (146 Representatives and 6 Delegates) elected only to the Hou . . .