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The Freshman Class — 119th Congress

The Freshman Class — 119th Congress

Every Congress brings in a freshman class. The 119th’s first-time members are still finding their footing — committee assignments, sponsored bills, vote patterns. This is where future leadership is identified earliest.

This hub surfaces the freshmen, their first 100 votes, their first sponsored bills, and how often they break with their party in their inaugural session.


Freshman class

#MemberPartyStateChamber
1Angela D. AlsobrooksDMarylandSenator
2Yassamin AnsariDArizonaRep.
3Alan ArmstrongROklahomaSenator
4Tom BarrettRMichiganRep.
5Michael BaumgartnerRWashingtonRep.
6Nicholas J. BegichRAlaskaRep.
7Wesley BellDMissouriRep.
8Sheri BiggsRSouth CarolinaRep.
9Robert P. BresnahanRPennsylvaniaRep.
10Janelle S. BynumDOregonRep.
11Herbert C. ConawayDNew JerseyRep.
12Jeff CrankRColoradoRep.
13Maxine DexterDOregonRep.
14Troy DowningRMontanaRep.
15Sarah ElfrethDMarylandRep.
16Gabe EvansRColoradoRep.
17Julie FedorchakRNorth DakotaRep.
18Shomari FiguresDAlabamaRep.
19Randy FineRFloridaRep.
20Laura FriedmanDCaliforniaRep.

Most active freshmen

#MemberPartyStateChamberBills Sponsored
1Nicholas J. BegichRAlaskaRep.5
2Brian JackRGeorgiaRep.4
3Gabe EvansRColoradoRep.4
4Brandon GillRTexasRep.3
5Craig A. GoldmanRTexasRep.3
6Julie FedorchakRNorth DakotaRep.3
7Kelly MorrisonDMinnesotaRep.2
8Troy DowningRMontanaRep.2
9Robert P. BresnahanRPennsylvaniaRep.2
10Tom BarrettRMichiganRep.2
11David J. TaylorROhioRep.1
12Robert F. OnderRMissouriRep.1
13Ashley MoodyRFloridaSenator1
14John J. McGuireRVirginiaRep.1
15Tim MooreRNorth CarolinaRep.1

Frequently Asked

How many freshman members are in the 119th Congress?

The exact count includes new members in both chambers. Live count and full list appear below.

How does freshman voting differ from senior members?

Freshmen typically vote with their party 90%+ of the time in their first year — slightly higher than senior members. Notable defectors usually telegraph their independence in the first 100 votes.

Which freshmen are most active?

Activity is measured by sponsored bills, cosponsored bills, and floor speeches. Live ranking below.