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Jeannette Rankin. Jeannette Pickering Rankin (June 11, 1880 - May 18, 1973) was the first woman in the United States Congress, elected in Montana in 1916 and again in 1940. After being elected in 1916 she said, "I may be the first woman member of Congress but I won't be the last."
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What is congress woman?
A congresswoman is a female member of the United States Congress. Congresswomen are elected representatives who serve in the House of Representatives, which is one of the two chambers of Congress. They hold the same responsibilities and powers as their male counterparts.
Who was the first black female member of congress?
I think it was Carol Moseley-Braun.
Montana last name of first female member of the us congress?
carol
When did the first contential congress meet?
the year of the fist contential congress was the year of 1778
Why can only a member of congress introduce a law?
Because he's the member of the congress
Can introduce a bill into Congress?
A Member of Congress
What do congress member's constituents share?
A congress member's constituents are the people he or she is elected to represent. They share a similar location as they all live in the congress member's home district.
Who can introduce a law to Congress?
In a state - any member of the State Legislature. In the Congress - any member of the Representative or Senator.
Who can introduce a bill to be consider in congress?
member of congress
Do you capitalize Members of Congress?
Congress is, member is not.
What should the size of the heart for an average female be?
size of her fist
Was William Howard Taft a member of congress?
Wm. H. Taft was NEVER a member of the US Congress.
