<p>The first woman was elected to the House of Representatives in 1916. Today, there are 148 women in Congress an increase from 131 just last session. 131 &amp; Counting is on a mission to increase the number of women in Congress. </p>

131 & Counting, E2: Speak Even if Your Voice Shakes

"I may be the first woman member of Congress, but I won't be the last." -Jeanette Rankin, 1916The first woman was elected to the House of Representatives in 1916. ​Today, there are 153 women in Congress out of 535 total members. ​131 &amp; COUNTING: cultivating, connecting, and celebrating the achievement of women lawmakers and women policy professionals.