The new 110th Congress will, for the first time, include a Muslim, two Buddhists, more Jews than Episcopalians, and the highest-ranking Mormon in congressional history, the Religion News Service's Jonathan Tilove reports. Roman Catholics remain the largest single faith group in Congress, accounting for 29 percent of all members of the House and Senate, followed by Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Jews and Episcopalians.
Following are tables showing the religious affiliation of Congress as a whole, as well as the denominations of individual senators and representatives:
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Religion...........House....Senate........% Congress...% Population
AME (v) ............... 2 ...... 0 ..... 2 ..... 0.4 ......... (u)
Anglican .............. 1 ...... 0...... 1 ..... 0.2 ......... (w)
Assembly of God ...4 ...... 0...... 4 ..... 0.7 ......... 0.5
Baptist ................60 ...... 7..... 67 .... 12.5 ........ 16.3
Buddhist .............. 2 ...... 0...... 2 ..... 0.4 ......... 0.5
Christian (x) .........16 ...... 2..... 18 ..... 3.4 ......... 6.8
Christian Reformed .... 2 ...... 0...... 2 ..... 0.4 ......... (y)
Christian Scientist ... 5 ...... 0...... 5 ..... 0.9 ......... 0.1
Church of Christ ...... 1 ...... 1...... 2 ..... 0.4 ......... 1.2
Church of God ......... 0 ...... 1...... 1 ..... 0.2 ......... 0.5
Congregationalist ..... 0 ...... 1...... 1 ..... 0.2 ......... (z)
Congregation.-Baptist . 1 ...... 0...... 1 ..... 0.2 ......... (u)
Disciples of Christ ... 2 ...... 0...... 2 ..... 0.4 ......... 0.2
Eastern Orthodox ...... 4 ...... 1...... 5 ..... 0.9 ......... 0.3
Episcopalian ......... 27 ..... 10..... 37 ..... 6.9 ......... 1.7
Evangelical ........... 2 ...... 0...... 2 ..... 0.4 ......... 0.5
Evangelical Lutheran .. 1 ...... 0...... 1 ..... 0.2 ......... (u)
Evangelical Methodist . 1 ...... 0...... 1 ..... 0.2 ......... (u)
Hindu ................. 0 ...... 0...... 0 ..... 0.0 ......... 0.4
Jewish ............... 30 ..... 13..... 43 ..... 8.0 ......... 1.3
LDS (Mormon) ......... 10 ...... 5..... 15 ..... 2.8 ......... 1.3
Reorganized LDS ....... 1 ...... 0...... 1 ..... 0.2 ......... (u)
Lutheran ............. 14 ...... 3..... 17 ..... 3.2 ......... 4.6
Methodist ............ 48 ..... 13..... 61 .... 11.4 ......... 6.8
Muslim ................ 1 ...... 0...... 1 ..... 0.2 ......... 0.5
(Church of) Nazarene .. 1 ...... 0...... 1 ..... 0.2 ......... 0.3
Presbyterian ......... 35 ...... 9..... 44 ..... 8.2 ......... 2.7
Protestant (x) ....... 22 ...... 4..... 26 ..... 4.9 ......... 2.2
Quaker ................ 1 ...... 0...... 1 ..... 0.2 ......... 0.1
Roman Catholic ...... 130 ..... 25.... 155 .... 29.0 ........ 24.5
Seventh-day Adventist . 2 ...... 0...... 2 ..... 0.4 ......... 0.3
Unitarian ............. 1 ...... 1...... 2 ..... 0.4 ......... 0.3
United Church of Christ 2 ...... 4...... 6 ..... 1.1 ......... 0.7
unaffiliated .......... 6 ...... 0...... 6 ..... 1.1 ........ 14.1
X X X
(u) no discrete category exists in the American Religious Identification Survey
(v) African Methodist Episcopal
(w) included with Episcopalians
(x) no denomination stated
(y) less than 0.05 percent
(z) included with United Church of Christ
Sources: Count of religious affiliations of members of Congress compiled from self-identification in Congressional Quarterly profiles of each member.
Percent of population by religion comes from American Religious Identification Survey, Self-Described Religious Identification of U.S.Adult Population, 2001.
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Religion in the Senate, by state and by faith
ALABAMA
Richard Shelby (R) Presbyterian
Jeff Sessions (R) Methodist
ALASKA
Ted Stevens (R) Episcopalian
Lisa Murkowski (R) Roman Catholic
ARIZONA
John McCain (R) Episcopalian
Jon Kyl (R) Presbyterian
ARKANSAS
Mark Pryor (D) Christian
Blanche Lincoln (D) Episcopalian
CALIFORNIA
Dianne Feinstein (D) Jewish
Barbara Boxer (D) Jewish
COLORADO
Wayne Allard (R) Protestant
Ken Salazar (D) Roman Catholic
CONNECTICUT
Christopher Dodd (D) Roman Catholic
Joseph Lieberman (D) Jewish
DELAWARE
Joseph Biden (D) Roman Catholic
Thomas Carper (D) Presbyterian
FLORIDA
Bill Nelson (D) Episcopalian
Mel Martinez (R) Roman Catholic
GEORGIA
Saxby Chambliss (R) Episcopalian
Johnny Isakson (R) Methodist
HAWAII
Daniel Inouye (D) Methodist
Daniel Akaka (D) United Church of Christ
IDAHO
Larry Craig (R) Methodist
Michael Crapo (R) Mormon
ILLINOIS
Richard Durbin (D) Roman Catholic
Barack Obama (D) United Church of Christ
INDIANA
Richard Lugar (R) Methodist
Evan Bayh (D) Episcopalian
IOWA
Charles Grassley (R) Baptist
Tom Harkin (D) Roman Catholic
KANSAS
Sam Brownback (R) Roman Catholic
Pat Roberts (R) Methodist
KENTUCKY
Mitch McConnell (R) Baptist
Jim Bunning (R) Roman Catholic
LOUISIANA
Mary Landrieu (D) Roman Catholic
David Vitter (R) Roman Catholic
MAINE
Olympia Snowe (R) Eastern Orthodox
Susan Collins (R) Roman Catholic
MARYLAND
Barbara Mikulski (D) Roman Catholic
Benjamin Cardin (D) Jewish (n)
MASSACHUSETTS
Edward Kennedy (D) Roman Catholic
John Kerry (D) Roman Catholic
MICHIGAN
Carl Levin (D) Jewish
Debbie Stabenow (D) Methodist
MINNESOTA
Norm Coleman, (R) Jewish
Amy Klobuchar (D) Congregationalist (n)
MISSISSIPPI
Thad Cochran (R) Baptist
Trent Lott (R) Baptist
MISSOURI
Christopher Bond (R) Presbyterian
Claire McCaskill (D) Roman Catholic (n)
MONTANA
Max Baucus (D) United Church of Christ
Jon Tester (D) Church of God (n)
NEBRASKA
Chuck Hagel (R) Episcopalian
Ben Nelson (D) Methodist
NEVADA
Harry Reid (D) Mormon
John Ensign (R) Christian
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Judd Gregg (R) United Church of Christ
John Sununu (R) Roman Catholic
NEW JERSEY
Frank Lautenberg (D) Jewish
Robert Menendez (D) Roman Catholic
NEW MEXICO
Pete Domenici (R) Roman Catholic
Jeff Bingaman (R) Methodist
NEW YORK
Charles Schumer (D) Jewish
Hillary Clinton (D) Methodist
NORTH CAROLINA
Elizabeth Dole (R) Methodist
Richard Burr (R) Methodist
NORTH DAKOTA
Kent Conrad (D) Unitarian
Byron Dorgan (D) Lutheran
OHIO
George Voinovich (R) Roman Catholic
Sherrod Brown (D) Lutheran (n)
OKLAHOMA
James Inhofe (R) Presbyterian
Tom Coburn (R) Baptist
OREGON
Ron Wyden (D) Jewish
Gordon Smith (R) Mormon
PENNSYLVANIA
Arlen Specter (R) Jewish
Bob Casey (D) Roman Catholic
RHODE ISLAND
Jack Reed (D) Roman Catholic
Sheldon Whitehouse (D) Episcopalian (n)
SOUTH CAROLINA
Lindsey Graham (R) Baptist
Jim DeMint (R) Presbyterian
SOUTH DAKOTA
Tim Johnson (D) Lutheran
John Thune (R) Protestant
TENNESSEE
Lamar Alexander (R) Presbyterian
Bob Corker (R) Protestant (n)
TEXAS
Kay Bailey Hutchison (R) Episcopalian
John Cornyn (R) Church of Christ
UTAH
Orrin Hatch (R) Mormon
Robert Bennett (R) Mormon
VERMONT
Patrick Leahy (D) Roman Catholic
Bernard Sanders (I) Jewish (n)
VIRGINIA
John Warner (R) Episcopalian
Jim Webb (D) Protestant (n)
WASHINGTON
Patty Murray (D) Roman Catholic
Maria Cantwell (D) Roman Catholic
WEST VIRGINIA
Robert Byrd (D) Baptist
Jay Rockefeller (D) Presbyterian
WISCONSIN
Herbert Kohl (D) Jewish
Russ Feingold (D) Jewish
WYOMING
Craig Thomas (R) Methodist
Michael Enzi (R) Presbyterian
X X X
BAPTIST (1 D, 6 R)
Robert Byrd, D-WV
Charles Grassley, R-IA
Mitch McConnell, R-KY
Thad Cochran, R-MS
Trent Lott, R-MS
Tom Coburn, R-OK
Lindsey Graham, R-SC
CHRISTIAN (no denom.) (1 D, 1 R)
Mark Pryor, D-AR
John Ensign, R-NV
CHURCH OF CHRIST (1 R)
John Cornyn, R-TX
CHURCH OF GOD (1 D)
Jon Tester, D-MT
CONGREGATIONALIST (1 D)
Amy Klobuchar, D-MN
EASTERN ORTHODOX (1 R)
Olympia Snowe, R-ME
EPISCOPALIAN (4 D, 6 R)
Blanche Lincoln, D-AR
Bill Nelson, D-FL
Evan Bayh, D-IN
Sheldon Whitehouse, D-RI
Ted Stevens, R-AK
John McCain, R-AZ
Saxby Chambliss, R-GA
Chuck Hagel, R-NE
Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-TX
John Warner, R-VA
JEWISH (10 D, 1 I, 2 R)
Dianne Feinstein, D-CA
Barbara Boxer, D-CA
Joseph Lieberman, D-CT
Benjamin Cardin, D-MD
Carl Levin, D-MI
Frank Lautenberg, D-NJ
Charles Schumer, D-NY
Ron Wyden, D-OR
Herbert Kohl, D-WI
Russ Feingold, D-WI
Bernard Sanders, I-VT
Norm Coleman, R-MN
Arlen Specter, R-PA
MORMON (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) (1 D, 4 R)
Harry Reid, D-NV
Michael Crapo, R-ID
Gordon Smith, R-OR
Orrin Hatch, R-UT
Robert Bennett, R-UT
LUTHERAN (3 D)
Byron Dorgan, D-ND
Sherrod Brown, D-OH
Tim Johnson, D-SD
METHODIST (5 D, 8 R)
Daniel Inouye D-HI
Debbie Stabenow, D-MI
Ben Nelson, D-NE
Jeff Bingaman, D-NM
Hillary Clinton, D-NY
Jeff Sessions, R-AL
Johnny Isakson, R-GA
Larry Craig, R-ID
Richard Lugar, R-IN
Pat Roberts, R-KS
Elizabeth Dole, R-NC
Richard Burr, R-NC
Craig Thomas, R-WY
PRESBYTERIAN (2 D, 7 R)
Thomas Carper, D-DE
Jay Rockefeller, D-WV
Richard Shelby, R-AL
Jon Kyl, R-AZ
Christopher Bond, R-MO
James Inhofe, R-OK
Jim DeMint, R-SC
Lamar Alexander, R-TN
Michael Enzi, R-WY
PROTESTANT (no denom.) (1 D, 3 R)
Jim Webb, D-VA
Wayne Allard, R-CO
John Thune, R-SD
Bob Corker, R-TN
ROMAN CATHOLIC (16 D, 9 R)
Ken Salazar, D-CO
Christopher Dodd, D-CT
Joseph Biden, D-DE
Richard Durbin, D-IL
Mary Landrieu, D-LA
Barbara Mikulski, D-MD
Edward Kennedy, D-MA
John Kerry, D-MA
Claire McCaskill, D-MO
Robert Menendez, D-NJ
Bob Casey, D-PA
Jack Reed, D-RI
Patrick Leahy, D-VT
Patty Murray, D-WA
Maria Cantwell, D-WA
Tom Harkin, D-IA
Lisa Murkowski, R-AK
Mel Martinez, R-FL
Sam Brownback, R-KS
Jim Bunning, R-KY
David Vitter, R-LA
Susan Collins, R-ME
John Sununu, R-NH
Pete Domenici, R-NM
George Voinovich, R-OH
UNITARIAN (1 D)
Kent Conrad, D-ND
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (3 D, 1 R)
Daniel Akaka, D-HI
Barack Obama, D-IL
Max Baucus, D-MT
Judd Gregg, R-NH
Sources: Albert Menendez "109th Congress: Religious Affiliations" and Congressional Quarterly profiles of new members of the 110th Congress
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Religion in the House, by state and faith
Alabama (5-2 Republican)
1: Jo Bonner (R) Episcopalian
2: Terry Everett (R) Baptist
3: Mike D. Rogers (R) Baptist
4: Robert Aderholt (R) Congregationalist-Baptist
5: Bud Cramer (D) Methodist
6: Spencer Bachus (R) Baptist
7: Artur Davis (D) Lutheran
Alaska (1 Republican)
At large: Don Young (R) Episcopalian
Arizona (4-4 split)
1: Rick Renzi (R) Roman Catholic
2: Trent Franks (R) Baptist
3: John Shadegg (R) Episcopalian
4: Ed Pastor (D) Roman Catholic
5: Harry Mitchell (D) Roman Catholic (n)
6: Jeff Flake (R) Mormon
7: Raul M. Grijalva (D) Roman Catholic
8: Gabrielle Giffords (D) Jewish (n)
Arkansas (3-1 Democratic)
1: Marion Berry (D) Methodist
2: Vic Snyder (D) Presbyterian
3: John Boozman (R) Baptist
4: Mike Ross (D) Methodist
California (34-19 Democratic)
1: Mike Thompson (D) Roman Catholic
2: Wally Herger (R) Mormon
3: Dan Lungren (R) Roman Catholic
4: John Doolittle (R) Mormon
5: Doris Matsui (D) Methodist
6: Lynn Woolsey (D) Presbyterian
7: George Miller (D) Roman Catholic
8: Nancy Pelosi (D) Roman Catholic
9: Barbara Lee (D) Baptist
10: Ellen Tauscher (D) Roman Catholic
11: Jerry McNerney (D) Roman Catholic (n)
12: Tom Lantos (D) Jewish
13: Pete Stark (D) Unitarian
14: Anna Eshoo (D) Roman Catholic
15: Mike Honda (D) Protestant
16: Zoe Lofgren (D) Christian
17: Sam Farr (D) Episcopalian
18: Dennis Cardoza (D) Roman Catholic
19: George Radanovich (R) Roman Catholic
20: Jim Costa (D) Roman Catholic
21: Devin Nunes (R) Roman Catholic
22: Kevin McCarthy (R) Baptist (n)
23: Lois Capps (D) Lutheran
24: Elton Gallegly (R) Protestant
25: Howard McKeon (R) Mormon
26: David Dreier (R) Christian Scientist
27: Brad Sherman (D) Jewish
28: Howard Berman (D) Jewish
29: Adam Schiff (D) Jewish
30: Henry Waxman (D) Jewish
31: Xavier Becerra (D) Roman Catholic
32: Hilda Solis (D) Roman Catholic
33: Diane Watson (D) Roman Catholic
34: Lucille Roybal-Allard (D) Roman Catholic
35: Maxine Waters (D) Christian
36: Jane Harman (D) Jewish
37: Juanita Millender-McDonald (D) Baptist
38: Grace Napolitano (D) Roman Catholic
39: Linda Sanchez (D) Roman Catholic
40: Edward R. Royce (R) Roman Catholic
41: Jerry Lewis (R) Presbyterian
42: Gary Miller (R) Protestant
43: Joe Baca (D) Roman Catholic
44: Ken Calvert (R) Protestant
45: Mary Bono (R) Protestant
46: Dana Rohrabacher (R) Baptist
47: Loretta Sanchez (D) Roman Catholic
48: John Campbell (R) Presbyterian
49: Darrell Issa (R) Protestant
50: Brian Bilbray (R) Roman Catholic
51: Bob Filner (D) Jewish
52: Duncan Hunter (R) Baptist
53: Susan Davis (D) Jewish
Colorado (4-3 Democratic)
1: Diana DeGette (D) Presbyterian
2: Mark Udall (D) unaffiliated
3: John Salazar (D) Roman Catholic
4: Marilyn Musgrave (R) Assembly of God
5: Doug Lamborn (R) Christian (n)
6: Thomas G. Tancredo (R) Presbyterian
7: Ed Perlmutter (D) Protestant (n)
Connecticut (4-1 Democratic)
1: John Larson (D) Roman Catholic
2: Joe Courtney (D) Roman Catholic (n)
3: Rosa DeLauro (D) Roman Catholic
4: Christopher Shays (R) Christian Scientist
5: Chris Murphy (D) Protestant (n)
Delaware (1 Republican)
At large: Michael N. Castle (R) Roman Catholic
Florida (16-9 Republican)
1: Jeff Miller (R) Methodist
2: Allen Boyd (D) Methodist
3: Corrine Brown (D) Baptist
4: Ander Crenshaw (R) Episcopalian
5: Ginny Brown-Waite (R) Roman Catholic
6: Cliff Stearns (R) Presbyterian
7: John Mica (R) Episcopalian
8: Ric Keller (R) Methodist
9: Gus Bilirakis (R) Eastern Orthodox (n)
10: Bill Young (R) Methodist
11: Kathy Castor (D) Presbyterian(n)
12: Adam Putnam (R) Episcopalian
13: Vern Buchanan (R) Baptist (n)
14: Connie Mack IV (R) Roman Catholic
15: Dave Weldon (R) Christian
16: Tim Mahoney (D) Methodist (n)
17: Kendrick Meek (D) Baptist
18: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R) Roman Catholic
19: Robert Wexler (D) Jewish
20: Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D) Jewish
21: Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R) Roman Catholic
22: Ron Klein (D) Jewish (n)
23: Alcee Hastings (D) African Methodist Episcopal
24: Tom Feeney (R) Presbyterian
25: Mario Diaz-Balart (R) Roman Catholic
Georgia (7-6 Republican)
1: Jack Kingston (R) Episcopalian
2: Sanford Bishop (D) Baptist
3: Jim Marshall (D) Roman Catholic
4: Hank Johnson (D) Buddhist (n)
5: John Lewis (D) Baptist
6: Tom Price (R) Presbyterian
7: John Linder (R) Presbyterian
8: Lynn Westmoreland (R) Baptist
9: Charlie Norwood (R) Methodist
10: Nathan Deal (R) Baptist
11: Phil Gingrey (R) Roman Catholic
12: John Barrow (D) Baptist
13: David Scott (D) Baptist
Hawaii (2 Democrats)
1: Neil Abercrombie (D) unaffiliated
2: Mazie Hirono (D) Buddhist (n)
Idaho (2 Republicans)
1: Bill Sali (R) Evangelical (n)
2: Mike Simpson (R) Mormon
Illinois (10-9 Democratic)
1: Bobby Rush (D) Protestant
2: Jesse Jackson Jr. (D) Baptist
3: Dan Lipinski (D) Roman Catholic
4: Luis Gutierrez (D) Roman Catholic
5: Rahm Emanuel (D) Jewish
6: Peter Roskam (R) Anglican (n)
7: Danny Davis (D) Baptist
8: Melissa Bean (D) Eastern Orthodox
9: Janice D. Schakowsky (D) Jewish
10: Mark Kirk (R) United Church of Christ
11: Jerry Weller (R) Christian
12: Jerry Costello (D) Roman Catholic
13: Judy Biggert (R) Episcopalian
14: Dennis Hastert (R) Protestant
15: Timothy V. Johnson (R) Assembly of God
16: Donald Manzullo (R) Baptist
17: Philip Hare (D) Roman Catholic (n)
18: Ray LaHood (R) Roman Catholic
19: John Shimkus (R) Lutheran
Indiana (5-4 Democratic)
1: Peter Visclosky (D) Roman Catholic
2: Joe Donnelly (D) Roman Catholic (n)
3: Mark Souder (R) Evangelical
4: Steve Buyer (R) Methodist
5: Dan Burton (R) Christian
6: Mike Pence (R) Christian
7: Julia Carson (D) Baptist
8: Brad Ellsworth (D) Roman Catholic (n)
9: Baron Hill (D) Methodist (n)
Iowa (3-2 Democratic)
1: Bruce Braley (D) Presbyterian (n)
2: David Loebsack (D) Methodist (n)
3: Leonard Boswell (D) Reorganized Latter-day Saints
4: Tom Latham (R) Lutheran
5: Steve King (R) Roman Catholic
Kansas (2-2 split)
1: Jerry Moran (R) Methodist
2: Nancy Boyda (D) Methodist (n)
3: Dennis Moore (D) Protestant
4: Todd Tiahrt (R) Assembly of God
Kentucky (4-2 Republican)
1: Ed Whitfield (R) Methodist
2: Ron Lewis (R) Baptist
3: John Yarmuth (D) Jewish (n)
4: Geoff Davis (R) Baptist
5: Harold Rogers (R) Baptist
6: Ben Chandler (D) Presbyterian
Louisiana (5-2 Republican)
1: Bobby Jindal (R) Roman Catholic
2: William Jefferson (D) Baptist
3: Charlie Melancon (D) Roman Catholic
4: Jim McCrery (R) Methodist
5: Rodney Alexander (R) Baptist
6: Richard H. Baker (R) Methodist
7: Charles Boustany Jr. (R) Episcopalian
Maine (2 Democrats)
1: Tom Allen (D) Protestant
2: Mike Michaud (D) Roman Catholic
Maryland (6-2 Democratic)
1: Wayne Gilchrest (R) Methodist
2: Dutch Ruppersberger (D) Methodist
3: John Sarbanes (D) Eastern Orthodox (n)
4: Albert Wynn (D) Baptist
5: Steny Hoyer (D) Baptist
6: Roscoe Bartlett (R) Seventh-day Adventist
7: Elijah Cummings (D) Baptist
8: Chris Van Hollen (D) Episcopalian
Massachusetts (10 Democrats)
1: John Olver (D) unaffiliated
2: Richard Neal (D) Roman Catholic
3: James McGovern (D) Roman Catholic
4: Barney Frank (D) Jewish
5: Marty Meehan (D) Roman Catholic
6: John Tierney (D) unaffiliated
7: Ed Markey (D) Roman Catholic
8: Michael Capuano (D) Roman Catholic
9: Stephen Lynch (D) Roman Catholic
10: Bill Delahunt (D) Roman Catholic
Michigan (9-6 Republican)
1: Bart Stupak (D) Roman Catholic
2: Peter Hoekstra (R) Christian Reformed
3: Vern Ehlers (R) Christian Reformed
4: Dave Camp (R) Roman Catholic
5: Dale Kildee (D) Roman Catholic
6: Fred Upton (R) Protestant
7: Tim Walberg (R) Protestant (n)
8: Mike Rogers (R) Methodist
9: Joe Knollenberg (R) Roman Catholic
10: Candice Miller (R) Presbyterian
11: Thaddeus McCotter (R) Roman Catholic
12: Sander Levin (D) Jewish
13: Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (D) Baptist
14: John Conyers (D) Baptist
15: John Dingell (D) Roman Catholic
Minnesota (5-3 Democratic)
1: Tim Walz (D) Lutheran (n)
2: John Kline (R) Methodist
3: Jim Ramstad (R) Protestant
4: Betty McCollum (D) Roman Catholic
5: Keith Ellison (D) Muslim (n)
6: Michele Bachmann (R) Evangelical Lutheran (n)
7: Collin Peterson (D) Lutheran
8: James Oberstar (D) Roman Catholic
Mississippi (2-2 split)
1: Roger Wicker (R) Baptist
2: Bennie Thompson (D) Methodist
3: Chip Pickering (R) Baptist
4: Gene Taylor (D) Roman Catholic
Missouri (5-4 Republican)
1: William Lacy Clay Jr. (D) Roman Catholic
2: Todd Akin (R) Christian
3: Russ Carnahan (D) Methodist
4: Ike Skelton (D) Disciples of Christ
5: Emanuel Cleaver II (D) Methodist
6: Sam Graves (R) Baptist
7: Roy Blunt (R) Baptist
8: Jo Ann Emerson (R) Presbyterian
9: Kenny Hulshof (R) Roman Catholic
Montana (1 Republican)
At large: Denny Rehberg (R) Episcopalian
Nebraska (3 Republicans)
1: Jeff Fortenberry (R) Roman Catholic
2: Lee Terry (R) Methodist
3: Adrian Smith (R) Christian (n)
Nevada (2-1 Republican)
1: Shelley Berkley (D) Jewish
2: Dean Heller (R) Mormon (n)
3: Jon Porter (R) Roman Catholic
New Hampshire (2 Democrats)
1: Carol Shea-Porter (D) Roman Catholic (n)
2: Paul Hodes (D) Jewish (n)
New Jersey (7-6 Democratic)
1: Rob Andrews (D) Episcopalian
2: Frank LoBiondo (R) Roman Catholic
3: Jim Saxton (R) Methodist
4: Chris Smith (R) Roman Catholic
5: Scott Garrett (R) Protestant
6: Frank Pallone (D) Roman Catholic
7: Mike Ferguson (R) Roman Catholic
8: Bill Pascrell Jr. (D) Roman Catholic
9: Steve Rothman (D) Jewish
10: Donald Payne (D) Baptist
11: Rodney Frelinghuysen (R) Episcopalian
12: Rush Holt Jr. (D) Quaker
13: Albio Sires (D) Roman Catholic (n)
New Mexico (2-1 Republican)
1: Heather Wilson (R) Methodist
2: Steve Pearce (R) Baptist
3: Tom Udall (D) Mormon
New York (23-6 Democratic)
1: Tim Bishop (D) Roman Catholic
2: Steve Israel (D) Jewish
3: Peter T. King (R) Roman Catholic
4: Carolyn McCarthy (D) Roman Catholic
5: Gary Ackerman (D) Jewish
6: Gregory Meeks (D) Baptist
7: Joseph Crowley (D) Roman Catholic
8: Jerrold Nadler (D) Jewish
9: Anthony D. Weiner (D) Jewish
10: Edolphus Towns (D) Baptist
11: Yvette D. Clarke (D) Christian (n)
12: Nydia Velazquez (D) Roman Catholic
13: Vito Fossella (R) Roman Catholic
14: Carolyn Maloney (D) Presbyterian
15: Charles Rangel (D) Roman Catholic
16: Jose Serrano (D) Roman Catholic
17: Eliot Engel (D) Jewish
18: Nita Lowey (D) Jewish
19: John Hall (D) Christian (n)
20: Kirsten Gillibrand (D) Roman Catholic (n)
21: Michael McNulty (D Roman Catholic
22: Maurice Hinchey (D) Roman Catholic
23: John M. McHugh (R) Roman Catholic
24: Michael Arcuri (D) Roman Catholic (n)
25: Jim Walsh (R) Roman Catholic
26: Tom Reynolds (R) Presbyterian
27: Brian Higgins (D) Roman Catholic
28: Louise Slaughter (D) Episcopalian
29: Randy Kuhl (R) Episcopalian
North Carolina (7-6 Democratic)
1: G.K. Butterfield (D) Baptist
2: Bob Etheridge (D) Presbyterian
3: Walter Jones (R) Roman Catholic
4: David Price (D) Baptist
5: Virginia Foxx (R) Roman Catholic
6: Howard Coble (R) Presbyterian
7: Mike McIntyre (D) Presbyterian
8: Robin Hayes (R) Presbyterian
9: Sue Myrick (R) Evangelical Methodist
10: Patrick McHenry (R) Roman Catholic
11: Heath Shuler (D) Baptist (n)
12: Mel Watt (D) Presbyterian
13: Brad Miller (D) Episcopalian
North Dakota (1 Democrat)
At large: Earl Pomeroy (D) Presbyterian
Ohio (11-7 Republican)
1: Steve Chabot (R) Roman Catholic
2: Jean Schmidt (R) Roman Catholic
3: Michael Turner (R) Protestant
4: Jim Jordan (R) Christian (n)
5: Paul Gillmor (R) Methodist
6: Charlie Wilson (D) Roman Catholic (n)
7: David Hobson (R) Methodist
8: John Boehner (R) Roman Catholic
9: Marcy Kaptur (D) Roman Catholic
10: Dennis Kucinich (D) Roman Catholic
11: Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D) Baptist
12: Patrick Tiberi (R) Roman Catholic
13: Betty Sutton (D) Methodist (n)
14: Steve LaTourette (R) Methodist
15: Deborah Pryce (R) Presbyterian
16: Ralph Regula (R) Episcopalian
17: Tim Ryan (D) Roman Catholic
18: Zack Space (D) Eastern Orthodox (n)
Oklahoma (4-1 Republican)
1: John Sullivan (R) Roman Catholic
2: Dan Boren (D) Methodist
3: Frank Lucas (R) Baptist
4: Tom Cole (R) Methodist
5: Mary Fallin (R) Christian (n)
Oregon (4-1 Democratic)
1: David Wu (D) Presbyterian
2: Greg Walden (R) Episcopalian
3: Earl Blumenauer (D) unaffiliated
4: Peter DeFazio (D) Roman Catholic
5: Darlene Hooley (D) Lutheran
Pennsylvania (11-8 Democratic)
1: Robert Brady (D) Roman Catholic
2: Chaka Fattah (D) Baptist
3: Phil English (R) Roman Catholic
4: Jason Altmire (D) Roman Catholic (n)
5: John Peterson (R) Methodist
6: Jim Gerlach (R) Protestant
7: Joe Sestak (D) Roman Catholic (n)
8: Patrick Murphy (D) Roman Catholic (n)
9: Bill Shuster (R) Lutheran
10: Chris Carney (D) Roman Catholic (n)
11: Paul Kanjorski (D) Roman Catholic
12: John Murtha (D) Roman Catholic
13: Allyson Schwartz (D) Jewish
14: Michael Doyle (D) Roman Catholic
15: Charles Dent (R) Presbyterian
16: Joseph Pitts (R) Protestant
17: Tim Holden (D) Roman Catholic
18: Tim Murphy (R) Roman Catholic
19: Todd Platts (R) Episcopalian
Rhode Island (2 Democrats)
1: Patrick Kennedy (D) Roman Catholic
2: James Langevin (D) Roman Catholic
South Carolina (4-2 Republican)
1: Henry Brown Jr. (R) Baptist
2: Joe Wilson (R) Presbyterian
3: J. Gresham Barrett (R) Baptist
4: Bob Inglis (R) Presbyterian
5: John Spratt (D) Presbyterian
6: Jim Clyburn (D) African Methodist Episcopal
South Dakota (1 Democrat)
At large: Stephanie Herseth (D) Lutheran
Tennessee (5-4 Democratic)
1: David Davis (R) Baptist (n)
2: John J. Duncan Jr. (R) Presbyterian
3: Zach Wamp (R) Baptist
4: Lincoln Davis (D) Baptist
5: Jim Cooper (D) Episcopalian
6: Bart Gordon (D) Methodist
7: Marsha Blackburn (R) Presbyterian
8: John S. Tanner (D) Disciples of Christ
9: Steve Cohen (D) Jewish (n)
Texas (19-13 Republican)
1: Louie Gohmert (R) Baptist
2: Ted Poe (R) Church of Christ
3: Sam Johnson (R) Methodist
4: Ralph Hall (R) Methodist
5: Jeb Hensarling (R) Episcopalian
6: Joe Barton (R) Methodist
7: John Culberson (R) Methodist
8: Kevin Brady (R) Roman Catholic
9: Al Green (D) Christian
10: Michael McCaul (R) Roman Catholic
11: Mike Conaway (R) Baptist
12: Kay Granger (R) Methodist
13: Mac Thornberry (R) Presbyterian
14: Ron Paul (R) Protestant
15: Ruben Hinojosa (D) Roman Catholic
16: Silvestre Reyes (D) Roman Catholic
17: Chet Edwards (D) Methodist
18: Sheila Jackson Lee (D) Seventh-day Adventist
19: Randy Neugebauer (R) Baptist
20: Charlie Gonzalez (D) Roman Catholic
21: Lamar Smith (R) Christian Scientist
22: Nick Lampson (D) Roman Catholic (n)
23: Ciro Rodriguez (D) Roman Catholic (n)
24: Kenny Marchant (R) Nazarene
25: Lloyd Doggett (D) Methodist
26: Michael Burgess (R) Episcopalian
27: Solomon Ortiz (D) Methodist
28: Henry Cuellar (D) Roman Catholic
29: Gene Green (D) Methodist
30: Eddie Bernice Johnson (D) Baptist
31: John Carter (R) Lutheran
32: Pete Sessions (R) Methodist
Utah (2-1 Republican)
1: Rob Bishop (R) Mormon
2: Jim Matheson (D) Mormon
3: Chris Cannon (R) Mormon
Vermont (1 Democrat)
At large: Peter Welch (D) Roman Catholic (n)
Virginia (8-3 Republican)
1: Jo Ann Davis (R) Assembly of God
2: Thelma Drake (R) United Church of Christ
3: Robert Scott (D) Episcopalian
4: Randy Forbes (R) Baptist
5: Virgil Goode (R) Baptist
6: Bob Goodlatte (R) Christian Scientist
7: Eric Cantor (R) Jewish
8: Jim Moran (D) Roman Catholic
9: Rick Boucher (D) Methodist
10: Frank Wolf (R) Presbyterian
11: Thomas M. Davis (R) Christian Scientist
Washington (6-3 Democratic)
1: Jay Inslee (D) Protestant
2: Rick Larsen (D) Methodist
3: Brian Baird (D) Protestant
4: Doc Hastings (R) Roman Catholic
5: Cathy McMorris (R) Christian
6: Norm Dicks (D) Lutheran
7: Jim McDermott (D) Episcopalian
8: Dave Reichert (R) Lutheran
9: Adam Smith (D) Christian
West Virginia (2-1 Democratic)
1: Alan Mollohan (D) Baptist
2: Shelley Moore Capito (R) Presbyterian
3: Nick Rahall (D) Presbyterian
Wisconsin (5-3 Democratic)
1: Paul Ryan (R) Roman Catholic
2: Tammy Baldwin (D) unaffiliated
3: Ron Kind (D) Lutheran
4: Gwen Moore (D) Baptist
5: F. James Sensenbrenner Jr. (R) Episcopalian
6: Tom Petri (R) Lutheran
7: Dave Obey (D) Roman Catholic
8: Steve Kagen (D) Jewish (n)
Wyoming (1 Republican)
At large: Barbara Cubin (R) Episcopalian
X X X
AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL -- 2
2 D, 0 R
Alcee Hastings, D-FL
James Clyburn, D-SC
ANGLICAN -- 1
0 D, 1 R
Peter Roskam, R-IL
ASSEMBLY OF GOD -- 4
0 D, 4 R
Marilyn Musgrave, R-CO
Timothy Johnson, R-IL
Todd Tiahrt, R-KS
Jo Ann Davis, R-VA
BAPTIST -- 60
29 D, 31 R
Barbara Lee, D-CA
Juanita Millender-McDonald, D-CA
Corrine Brown, D-FL
Kendrick Meek, D-FL
Sanford Bishop, D-GA
John Lews, D-GA
John Barrow, D-GA
David Scott, D-GA
Jesse Jackson Jr., D-IL
Danny Davis, D-IL
Julia Carson, D-IN
William Jefferson, D-LA
Albert Wynn, D-MD
Steny Hoyer, D-MD
Elijah Cummings, D-MD
Carolyn Kilpatrick, D-MI
John Conyers, D-MI
Donald Payne, D-NJ
Gregory W. Meeks, D-NY
Edolphus Towns, D-NY
G.K. Butterfield, D-NC
David Price, D-NC
Heath Shuler, D-NC
Stephanie Tubbs Jones, D-OH
Chaka Fattah, D-PA
Lincoln Davis, D-TN
Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-TX
Alan Mollohan, D-WV
Gwen Moore, D-WI
Terry Everett, R-AL
Mike Rogers, R-AL
Spencer Bachus, R-AL
Trent Franks, R-AZ
John Boozman, R-AR
Kevin McCarthy, R-CA
Dana Rohrabacher, R-CA
Duncan Hunter, R-CA
Vern Buchanan, R-FL
Lynn Westmoreland, R-GA
Nathan Deal, R-GA
Donald Manzullo, R-IL
Ron Lewis, R-KY
Geoff Davis, R-KY
Harold Rogers, R-KY
Rodney Alexander, R-LA
Roger Wicker, R-MS
Chip Pickering, R-MS
Sam Graves, R-MO
Roy Blunt, R-MO
Steve Pearce, R-NM
Frank Lucas, R-OK
Henry Brown Jr., R-SC
J. Gresham Barrett, R-SC
David Davis, R-TN
Zach Wamp, R-TN
Louie Gohmert, R-TX
Mike Conaway, R-TX
Randy Neugebauer, R-TX
Randy Forbes, R-VA
Virgil Goode Jr., R-VA
BUDDHIST -- 2
2 D, 0 R
Hank Johnson, D-GA
Mazie Hirono, D-Hi
CHRISTIAN 16
6 D, 10 R
Zoe Lofgren, D-CA
Maxine Waters, D-CA
Yvette D. Clarke, D-NY
John Hall, D-NY
Al Green, D-TX
Adam Smith, D-WA
Doug Lamborn, R-CO
Dave Weldon, R-FL
Jerry Weller, R-IL
Dan Burton, R-IN
Mike Pence, R-IN
Todd Akin, R-MO
Adrian Smith, R-NE
Jim Jordan, R-OH
Mary Fallin, R-OK
Cathy McMorris, R-WA
CHRISTIAN REFORMED -- 2
0 D, 2 R
Peter Hoekstra, R-MI
Vernon Ehlers, R-MI
CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST -- 5
0 D, 5 R
David Dreier, R-CA
Christopher Shays, R-CT
Lamar Smith, R-TX
Robert Goodlatte, R-VA
Thomas Davis, R-VA
CHURCH OF CHRIST -- 1
0 D, 1 R
Ted Poe, R-TX
CONGREGATIONALIST-BAPTIST -- 1
0 D, 1 R
Robert Aderholt, R-AL
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST -- 2
2 D, 0 R
Ike Skelton, D-MO
John Tanner, D-TN
EASTERN ORTHODOX -- 4
3 D, 1 R
Melissa Bean, D-IL
John Sarbanes, D-MD
Zack Space, D-OH
Gus Bilirakis, R-FL
EPISCOPALIAN -- 27
8 D, 19 R
Sam Farr, D-CA
Chris Van Hollen, D-MD
Rob Andrews, D-NJ
Louise Slaughter, D-NY
Brad Miller, D-NC
Jim Cooper, D-TN
Robert Scott, D-VA
Jim McDermott, D-WA
Jo Bonner, R-AL
Don Young, R-AK
John Shadegg, R-AZ
Ander Crenshaw, R-FL
John Mica, R-FL
Adam Putnam, R-FL
Jack Kingston, R-GA
Judy Biggert, R-IL
Charles Boustany Jr., R-LA
Denny Rehberg, R-MT
Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-NJ
Randy Kuhl, R-NY
Ralph Regula, R-OH
Greg Walden, R-OR
Todd Platts, R-PA
Jeb Hensarling, R-TX
Michael Burgess, R-TX
F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., R-WI
Barbara Cubin, R-WY
EVANGELICAL -- 2
0 D, 2 R
Bill Salli, R-ID
Mark Souder, R-IN
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN -- 1
0 D, 1 R
Michele Bachmann, R-MN
EVANGELICAL METHODIST -- 1
0 D, 1 R
Sue Myrick, R-NC
JEWISH -- 30
29 D, 1 R
Gabrielle Giffords, D-AZ
Tom Lantos, D-CA
Brad Sherman, D-CA
Howard Berman, D-CA
Adam Schiff, D-CA
Henry Waxman, D-CA
Jane Harman, D-CA
Bob Filner, D-CA
Susan Davis, D-CA
Robert Wexler, D-FL
Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-FL
Ron Klein, D-FL
Rahm Emanuel, D-IL
Janice D. Schakowsky, D-IL
John Yarmuth, D-KY
Barney Frank, D-MA
Sander Levin, D-MI
Shelley Berkley, D-NV
Paul Hodes, D-NH
Steven Rothman, D-NJ
Steve Israel, D-NY
Gary Ackerman, D-NY
Jerrold Nadler, D-NY
Anthony D. Weiner, D-NY
Eliot Engel, D-NY
Nita Lowey, D-NY
Allyson Schwartz, D-PA
Steve Cohen, D-TN
Steve Kagen, D-WI
Eric Cantor, R-VA
MORMON -- 10
2 D, 8 R
Tom Udall, D-NM
Jim Matheson, D-UT
Jeff Flake, R-AZ
Wally Herger R-CA
John Doolittle, R-CA
Howard McKeon, R-CA
Mike Simpson, R-ID
Dean Heller, R-NV
Rob Bishop, R-UT
Christopher Cannon, R-UT
REORGANIZED LATTER-DAY SAINTS -- 1
1 D, 0 R
Leonard Boswell, D-IA
LUTHERAN -- 14
8 D, 6 R
Artur Davis, D-AL
Lois Capps, D-CA
Tim Walz, D-MN
Collin Peterson, D-MN
Darlene Hooley, D-OR
Stephanie Herseth, D-SD
Norm Dicks, D-WA
Ron Kind, D-WI
John Shimkus, R-IL
Tom Latham, R-IA
Bill Shuster, R-PA
John Carter, R-TX
Dave Reichert, R-WA
Tom Petri, R-WI
METHODIST -- 48
22 D, 26 R
Bud Cramer, D-AL
Marion Berry, D-AR
Mike Ross, D-AR
Doris Matsui, D-CA
Allen Boyd, D-CA
Tim Mahoney, D-FL
Baron Hill, D-IN
David Loebsack, D-IA
Nancy Boyda, D-KS
Dutch Ruppersberger, D-MD
Bennie Thompson, D-MS
Russ Carnahan, D-MO
Emanuel Cleaver II, D-MO
Betty Sutton, D-OH
Dan Boren, D-OK
Bart Gordon, D-TN
Chet Edwards, D-TX
Lloyd Doggett, D-TX
Solomon Ortiz, D-TX
Gene Green, D-TX
Rick Boucher, D-VA
Rick Larsen, D-WA
Jeff Miller, R-FL
Ric Keller, R-FL
Bill Young, R-FL
Charles Norwood, R-GA
Steve Buyer, R-IN
Jerry Moran, R-KS
Ed Whitfield, R-KY
Jim McCrery, R-LA
Richard Baker, R-LA
Wayne Gilchrest, R-MD
Mike Rogers, R-MI
John Kline, R-MN
Lee Terry, R-NE
Jim Saxton, R-NJ
Heather Wilson, R-NM
Paul Gillmor, R-OH
David Hobson, R-OH
Steve LaTourette, R-OH
Tom Cole, R-OK
John Peterson, R-PA
Sam Johnson, R-TX
Ralph Hall, R-TX
Joe Barton, R-TX
John Culberson, R-TX
Kay Granger, R-TX
Pete Sessions, R-TX
MUSLIM -- 1
1 D, 0 R
Keith Ellison, D-MN
NAZARENE -- 1
0 D, 1 R
Kenny Marchant, R-TX
PRESBYTERIAN -- 35
14 D, 21 R
Vic Snyder, D-AR
Lynn Woolsey, D-CA
Diana DeGette. D-CO
Kathy Castor, D-FL
Bruce Braley, D-IA
Ben Chandler, D-KY
Carolyn Maloney, D-NY
Bob Etheridge, D-NC
Mike McIntyre, D-NC
Mel Watt, D-NC
Earl Pomeroy, D-ND
David Wu, D-OH
John Spratt, D-SC
Nick Rahall, D-WV
Jerry Lewis, R-CA
John Campbell, R-CA
Thomas G. Tancredo, R-CO
Cliff Stearns, R-FL
Tom Feeney, R-FL
Tom Price, R-GA
John Linder, R-GA
Candice Miller, R-MI
Jo Ann Emerson, R-MO
Tom Reynolds, R-NY
Howard Coble, R-NC
Robin Hayes, R-NC
Deborah Pryce, R-OH
Charlie Dent, R-PA
Joe Wilson, R-SC
Bob Inglis, R-SC
Jimmy Duncan, R-TN
Marsha Blackburn, R-TN
Mac Thornberry, R-TX
Frank Wolf, R-VA
Shelley Moore Capito, R-WV
PROTESTANT (no denomination) -- 22
8 D, 14 R
Mike Honda, D-CA
Ed Perlmutter, D-CO
Chris Murphy, D-CT
Bobby Rush, D-IL
Dennis Moore, D-KS
Tom Allen, D-ME
Jay Inslee, D-WA
Brian Baird, D-WA
Elton Gallegly, R-CA
Gary Miller, R-CA
Ken Calvert, R-CA
Mary Bono, R-CA
Darrell Issa, R-CA
Dennis Hastert, R-IL
Fred Upton, R-MI
Tim Walberg, R-MI
Jim Ramstad, R-MN
Scott Garrett, R-NJ
Michael Turner, R-OH
Jim Gerlach, R-PA
Joseph Pitts, R-PA
Ron Paul, R-TX
QUAKER -- 1
1 D, 0 R
Rush Holt, D-NJ
ROMAN CATHOLIC -- 130
87 D, 43 R
Raul Grijalva D-AZ
Harry E. Mitchell, D-AZ
Ed Pastor, D-AZ
Mike Thompson, D-CA
George Miller, D-CA
Nancy Pelosi, D-CA
Ellen Tauscher, D-CA
Jerry McNerney, D-CA
Anna Eshoo, D-CA
Dennis Cardoza, D-CA
Jim Costa, D-CA
Xavier Becerra, D-CA
Hilda Solis, D-CA
Diane Watson, D-CA
Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-CA
Grace Napolitano, D-CA
Linda Sanchez, D-CA
Joe Baca, D-CA
Loretta Sanchez, D-CA
John Salazar, D-CO
John Larson, D-CT
Joe Courtney, D-CT
Rose DeLauro, D-CT
Jim Marshall, D-GA
Dan Lipinski, D-IL
Luis Gutierrez, D-IL
Jerry Costello, D-IL
Philip Hare, D-IL
Peter Visclosky, D-IN
Joe Donnelly, D-IN
Brad Ellsworth, D-IN
Charlie Melancon, D-LA
Mike Michaud, D-ME
Richard Neal, D-MA
James McGovern, D-MA
Martin Meehan, D-MA
Edward Markey, D-MA
Michael Capuano, D-MA
Stephen Lynch, D-MA
Bill Delahunt, D-MA
Bart Stupak, D-MI
Dale Kildee, D-MI
John Dingell, D-MI
Betty McCollum, D-MN
James Oberstar, D-MN
Gene Taylor, D-MS
William Lacy Clay Jr., D-MO
Carol Shea-Porter, D-NH
Frank Pallone, D-NJ
Bill Pascrell, D-NJ
Albio Sires, D-NJ
Tim Bishop, D-NY
Carolyn McCarthy, D-NY
Joseph Crowley, D-NY
Nydia Velazquez, D-NY
Charles Rangel, D-NY
Jose Serrano, D-NY
Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY
Michael R. McNulty, D-NY
Maurice Hinchey, D-NY
Michael Arcuri, D-NY
Brian Higgins, D-NY
Charlie Wilson, D-OH
Marcy Kaptur, D-OH
Dennis Kucinich, D-OH
Timothy Ryan, D-OH
Peter DeFazio, D-OR
Robert Brady, D-PA
Patrick Murphy, D-PA
Chris Carney, D-PA
Paul Kanjorski, D-PA
John Murtha, D-PA
Michael Doyle, D-PA
Tim Holden, D-PA
Jason Altmire, D-PA
Joe Sestak, D-PA
Patrick Kennedy, D-RI
Jim Langevin, D-RI
Ruben Hinojosa, D-TX
Silvestre Reyes, D-TX
Charlie Gonzalez, D-TX
Nick Lampson, D-TX
Henry Cuellar, D-TX
Ciro Rodriguez, D-TX
Peter Welch, D-VT
James Moran, D-VA
David Obey, D-WI
Rick Renzi, R-AZ
Dan Lungren, R-CA
George Radanovich, R-CA
Devin Nunes, R-CA
Edward Royce, R-CA
Brian Bilbray, R-CA
Michael Castle, R-DE
Ginny Brown-Waite, R-FL
Connie Mack IV, R-FL
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-FL
Lincoln Diaz-Balart, R-FL
Mario, Diaz-Balart, R-FL
Phil Gingrey, R-GA
Ray LaHood, R-IL
Steve King, R-IA
Bobby Jindal, R-LA
Dave Camp, R-MI
Joe Knollenberg, R-MI
Thaddeus McCotter, R-MI
Kenny Hulshof, R-MO
Jeff Fortenberry, R-NE
Jon Porter, R-NV
Frank LoBiondo, R-NJ
Chris Smith, R-NJ
Michael Ferguson, R-NJ
Peter King, R-NY
Vito Fossella, R-NY
John McHugh, R-NY
Jim Walsh, R-NY
Walter Jones, R-NC
Virginia Foxx, R-NC
Patrick McHenry, R-NC
Steve Chabot, R-OH
Jean Schmidt, R-OH
John Boehner, R-OH
Patrick Tiberi, R-OH
John Sullivan, R-OK
Phil English, R-PA
Tim Murphy, R-PA
Kevin Brady, R-TX
Michael McCaul, R-TX
Doc Hastings, R-WA
Paul Ryan, R-WI
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST -- 2
1 D, 1 R
Roscoe Bartlett, R-MD
Sheila Jackson Lee, D-TX
UNITARIAN -- 1
1 D, 0 R
Pete Stark, D-CA
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST -- 2
0 D, 2 R
Mark Kirk, R-IL
Thelma Drake, R-VA
UNAFFILIATED -- 6
6 D, 0 R
Mark Udall, D-CO
Neil Abercrombie, D-HI
John Olver, D-MA
John Tierney, D-MA
Earl Blumenauer, D-OR
Tammy Baldwin, D-WI
Sources: Albert Menendez "109th Congress: Religious Affiliations" and Congressional Quarterly profiles of new members of the 110th Congress.
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Comments (25)
DUCKPHUP...So.....just to check, you are saying that if you are an athiest/agnostic and a politician, you are a liar?
Personally, I would like to see more truth in our government, not less.
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Pat....
I, my family and friends go out to eat - in public - and we pray each time before our meal. this is not 'bad taste'...unless of course we were to stand up on top of the table and yell our prayer or disturb and interrupt everyone else in the restuarant! We have had numerous occasions when other diners, waitresses (and even an owner, once) have come up to our table and expressed their appreciation to see people praying before their meal. God is very much a part of our lives and I hope to never see that day when praying quietly before your meal is truly considered 'bad taste'.
Peace!
Posted January 9, 2007 2:32 PM
Posted on January 9, 2007 14:32
I agree that a person's inner religious beliefs (including a belief in no religion) shouldn't be a major factor in politics. But, unfortunately, politics doesn't work that way. So even though there's a pressure to put on a good religious "face" in order to get elected, I think it's great to see that Buddhists and Unitarians, for example, can be elected in states like Georgia and North Dakota.
As for atheists in office, I think that apart from the political stigma, many people who don't in fact believe in any sort of literal god still stick with their religious affiliation for a variety of reasons, some quite valid. Kind of like parents who teach their kids about Santa Claus even though they don't themselves believe. It's not like you're going to make a big fuss about there being no god if you think the belief is good for children and, uh, other people. Personally, I think a huge number of religious leaders fall in this camp.
As for people who arrive at a clear conviction that there is no god as a result of an honest search for truth, they generally have a very strong distaste for lies, deception, willful ignorance, and manipulating herd mentality. The same instincts that drive them away from religion generally make them quite cynical about politics as well. Not that all atheists are going to have such a high sense of integrity, but those that don't are more likely to hide in the religious closet (see above) to take advantage of the benefits that brings.
Posted January 9, 2007 1:30 PM
Posted on January 9, 2007 13:30
A person's faith should be private whether they are a public official or not, I believe. Where a person places their faith is personal, and anyone trying to make faith somethng else is just judging others and their faith. Prayer is private not public. Pray at home or in your church not in public. bad taste.
Counting people's faith is silly at best and serves no real purpose.
Posted January 9, 2007 11:49 AM
Posted on January 9, 2007 11:49
This diversity of faith is exactly what the Founders had in mind when they tried to downplay religion in the government that they created. A variety of religious views is just as beneficial as a variety of political views.
As for those who fear for the creation of a theocracy because these senators and representatives are people of faith, you should take heart that there is a diversity of faiths present in our government.
In the end, I expect that these people will indeed take their religious ideas into account when considering issues. However, i also expect them to remember that their role is promote the good of the whole citizen body and not simply the agenda of their particular faith.
Posted January 8, 2007 9:42 PM
Posted on January 8, 2007 21:42
Is there any record if the politician affirms rather than swears? Or what document they affirm on? Can one take the oath using a copy of the constitution? I would love to know if one of the six “unaffiliated” was a closet atheist. Wouldn’t that be something?
Posted January 8, 2007 9:35 PM
Posted on January 8, 2007 21:35
Gaby, there's nothing like a (hu)man subscribing to some non manmade religion.
Otherwise it's nice seeing many American legislators come up openly about their religions. As one has said, I just hope they do their work as their job description has and not try to impose views on constituents.
Posted January 8, 2007 1:29 PM
Posted on January 8, 2007 13:29
I'd stick to religious issues rather than math: your statistics just don't add up: How can zero Hindus equal .4%, 1 Muslim be .5% and 3 Unitarians equal only .3%???
Posted January 8, 2007 12:21 PM
Posted on January 8, 2007 12:21
Hi Victoria!
Nice to see you still alive and kicking.
In one of your posts you mentioned the "unaffiliated" group and assumed that they are atheists. I beg to differ. I believe in God, but I am unaffiliated. Reason being that although I am convinced a higher power exists, I do not subscribe to man-made religious dogmas. Man-made religions have brought more evil than good to this world and I will not be indoctrinated by some clergyman, whatever religous affiliation.
Posted January 8, 2007 10:33 AM
Posted on January 8, 2007 10:33
TODD R.: You asked me to be honest, and I will be. I could care less what color or religious affiliation they are. I just hope they leave their religion at home where it belongs before they step up to the plate to vote on any issue. They need to vote according to the Constitution, the well-being of America and her citizens, and according to the law. Nothing galls me more than religious zealots in public office. What public officials do in the privacy of their home or church is their business, but don't bring it to work.
Posted January 8, 2007 10:26 AM
Posted on January 8, 2007 10:26
VICTORIA
The Keith Ellison swearing was beautiful for me also. For me that showed the freedom we have in this country. You know me by now that I am not one of those people who think "all" muslims are evil. The more diverse the government the better because we are all representated. Right now I would say that non-believers are in the same catagory as you muslims or even worse and I did not see one politician owning up to being atheist. LOL Yes, one person can make a difference. Thanks for pointing that out to me.
GODOT
Will you explain your comment. I am confused about what you meant. What and why is Carter to blame for "this" America?
JORGE SWARTZ
If you were referring to my post. I understand that the majority rules in this country. That is understood. I plan on having a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Posted January 7, 2007 10:02 AM
Posted on January 7, 2007 10:02
Diversity, is a good thing. Hopefully the debate to govern for the people,will be better. The american people will be the beneficiary.
Posted January 7, 2007 9:45 AM
Posted on January 7, 2007 09:45
what a mess you are, america! you're getting backward to the middle age, man! what a pity! this all is carter who started!
give back to the indian then!
Posted January 6, 2007 10:31 PM
Posted on January 6, 2007 22:31
well- it only takes one man to make a difference pam- i watched nancy pelosi (and all of the congress members) being sworn in- and nancy pelosi brought in a big gaggle of children to the room and i thought it ws beautiful-
btw there wasnt a bible in sight for the swearing in- it takes about 30-40 seconds altogether-
those with the inclination can be sworn in a private ceremony-
keith ellison the new muslim representative form michigan used Thomas Jeffersons very own personal copy of the Qur'an to swear in- how beautiful is that?
well- it is to me
Posted January 6, 2007 8:06 PM
Posted on January 6, 2007 20:06
Again lots of little voices making up a Great Country.
Faith is a Great Thing. Little voices as well as the noisy are heard.
The system works by being mindful the the few and ruled by the majority. The needs of the majority are met this way.
Keep in mind if you do not like the system...LEAVE!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR............
Posted January 6, 2007 5:21 PM
Posted on January 6, 2007 17:21
How I hope your statistics are correct DUCKPHUP. I am happy to hear one person say they are not fearful of atheists. Let's face it being honest would end any hope of election.
I can just hope that when these in the closet politicianst vote on important issues like stem cell, women's rights, etc. it is more representative of all their constitutents. It is obvious that the religious ones don't do that.
Posted January 6, 2007 3:33 PM
Posted on January 6, 2007 15:33
Re: legislators' religious persuasion
Statistics tell us that somewhere between 50 and 80 members must be atheist/agnostic. The fact that there are NONE who claim (admit?) to being atheist/agnostic suggests a few possibilities:
1. Atheists/agnostics know that they can't get elected if they are truthful about their non-religious world-view, so they don't bother to run.
2. Atheists/agnostics know that they can't get elected if they are truthful about their non-religious world-view, so they lie, and present a false religious facade to the electorate.
Considering that there have been over 40 studies conducted over the past 80 years which, taken together, clearly show that there is a statistically significant inverse correlation between religiousity and intelligence (i.e., the MORE intelligent a person is, the LESS likely he/she is to be religious), assuming that most members of the House and Senate are well above average intelligence, and considering that politicians in general have no problem with prevarication, I deem it quite likely that somewhere around HALF of our legislators are, in fact, atheists/agnostics, and lying about their religious beliefs.
Of course, I think that most 'Christian faith healers' are atheists/agnostics, too.
I think that it would be extremely beneficial if all elected officials were to 'out' themselves with respect to the TRUE nature of their religious beliefs... or lack thereof.
I am not fearful of atheists... I AM fearful of Christian 'dominionists' (theonomists, reconstructionalists)... that is a term that is well worth looking up in Google. There are quite a few of THEM in congress.
Posted January 6, 2007 2:42 PM
Posted on January 6, 2007 14:42
I counted 35 religions listed including "Protestant (not otherwise specified), plus "unaffiliated". I doubt if many readers noticed that Jehovah's Witnesses are conspicuously absent.
Posted January 6, 2007 12:34 PM
Posted on January 6, 2007 12:34
The more diverse the better. It is wonderful that we now have the first woman speaker in the house.
My experience with watching politicans is that they tend to vote on important issues using their own religious beliefs and not that of their constituents. Example: Jeb Bush who has been a great governor of Florida except when he decided to get involved in the Terry Schivo issue. This decision had more to do with his beliefs than the choice of the majority of the people in Florida.
It may well be that there are a few unaffliated are a voice for non-believers, however, those diverse voices are in the minority and have not much of a chance of making a difference.
Posted January 6, 2007 9:07 AM
Posted on January 6, 2007 09:07
also a buddhist in the house and one in the senate- and the first woman speaker fo the house-
it is so heartening to see a fairer representation of the population- i had a suspicion that there were other people in america besides white males-
also 6 unaffiliated in congress and 14% of americans unaffiliated
does that mean the atheists are getting a voice too?
the more diverse voices we have the better well all be more fairly represented and i think that is a wonderful thing
peace
Posted January 6, 2007 8:28 AM
Posted on January 6, 2007 08:28
And seeing as you also have an Islamist stooge as your new Speaker...you seem doomed once again America.
Posted January 6, 2007 5:29 AM
Posted on January 6, 2007 05:29
What about voting on public policy to fit their creed? Like all the divisive issues like abortion, gay rights, stem cell research, creationism in public schools, etc. Did we vote for them for that, or to represent all of us?
Posted January 6, 2007 2:03 AM
Posted on January 6, 2007 02:03
Most Americans care. That fact is validated by the response of both public and political circles to politicians that don't conform to the majority's moral standards. Look what happened to Foley.
I'm proud and pleased to see that the majority of our political representatives have at least some sense of a spiritual backbone. Whether they pray for guidance before making decisions, or for forgiveness afterwards doesn't really matter. What counts is that they don't see themselves as the ultimate "higher power."
Posted January 5, 2007 10:05 PM
Posted on January 5, 2007 22:05
Gaby-
Judging by the flack Rep. Ellison has received from outside of his District, I'd say a lot of people care.
Would you care if 20 US Senators were Muslim (black and Arab)? Be honest now.
Posted January 5, 2007 7:31 PM
Posted on January 5, 2007 19:31
true indeed, Gaby
Posted January 5, 2007 4:00 PM
Posted on January 5, 2007 16:00
Who really cares? I want them to govern, not pray.
Posted January 5, 2007 2:07 PM
Posted on January 5, 2007 14:07