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Has there ever been an official elected to congress that was not a Christian?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes, there have been several members of the Jewish faith elected to the House of Representatives and the Senate, including Joseph Lieberman (I-CT). Approximately 8% of members of Congress are Jewish.
In addition, there are 2 Muslims, 2 Buddhists, and 1 avowed atheist.
5 members of the current (111th) Congress decline to specify their religious affiliation.
This only accounts for people who are currently in Congress. The first Jewish congressman was elected in 1808, though I can't say for sure if he was the first non-Christian elected to Congress.
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