Immigrant representation in Congress

There are 12 first generation Congresspersons, four of whom are from California. The total number of first and second-generation Congresspersons is 20 from California, 5 each from Florida and New York, 4 each from Maryland and Illinois, 3 each from Hawaii and Texas, 2 each from Connecticut, New Jersey, Arizona and Washington, and 11 states with one. This totals to 63, or 12% of the 535 voting members: 435 Representatives and 100 Senators, and 36% of seats in California (52 house, 2 senate).

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