Jewish Members of the 120th Congress

Although Jews make up just 2% of the U.S. population, more than 6.7% of the new Congress is Jewish, with 36 Jews among the total of 535 lawmakers. In the Senate, the 10 Jewish members comprise 10% of that body; 26 Jews comprise nearly 6% of the House.

9 Jews in the Senate are Democrats, and the 10th, Bernie Sanders, is an Independent.

In the House, all but three members are Democrats. The Republican exceptions are Craig Goldman (R-TX), David Kustoff (R-TN), and Randy Fine (R-FL).

*New member.
# Bennet’s mother was Jewish, but he does not affiliate with any religion.
## Bonamici was raised Episcopalian and Unitarian but now practices Judaism with her Jewish husband, Michael Simon.