Women Veterans Reach Record in Congress as Veteran Share FallsDemocratic Veterans Bring Oversight Push to CongressFewer Veterans in Congress Raises Questions About Military Voice
On November 11, projections showed a minimum of 11 women with military service are expected to serve in the 120th Congress, even as veterans’ overall share of lawmakers is expected to decline to about 15%.On November 11, projections showed an unprecedented 11 women veterans and no fewer than 11 first-time Democratic veterans joining the 120th Congress, as Democrats press for scrutiny of Pentagon leadership and military deployments.On November 11, projections showed veterans will make up about 15% of the 120th Congress, despite a record number of women veterans entering, as Republican veterans outnumber Democratic veterans among incoming members.