Virginia's congressional delegations
These are tables of congressional delegations from Virginia to the United States Senate and United States [House of Representatives]. Virginia's current U.S. Senators are Democrats Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. Virginia is allotted 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives; currently, 6 seats are held by Democrats and 5 seats are held by Republicans.
The current dean of the Virginia delegation is United States [House of Representatives|Representative] Bobby [Scott (politician)|Bobby Scott] congressional district|(VA-3)], having served in the House since 1993.
U.S. House of Representatives
1793 – 1803: 19 seats
1863 – 1873: 8 seats
The 1860 census allotted 11 seats to Virginia, but 3 were assigned to West Virginia, established in 1863. Virginia was left with 8 seats. For most of this decade, however, Virginian representatives were not seated in Congress because of Virginia's secession in the American [Civil War|Civil War]. After January 26, 1870, Virginia was allowed to seat members. The state convention called for a ninth seat, at-large, but the House rejected the credentials of its claimant, Joseph Segar.
1873 – 1883: 9 seats
Following the 1870 census, Virginia was allotted 9 seats.
1883 – 1933: 10 seats
After the 1880 census, Virginia gained one seat. For the 48th Congress, a new at-large seat was added to the 9 districts. Starting in the 49th Congress, however, the state was redistricted into 10 districts.
1933 – 1953: 9 seats
After the 1930 census, Virginia lost one seat. For the 73rd Congress, all nine representatives were elected at-large statewide. In all subsequent Congresses, representatives were elected from districts.
1953 – 1993: 10 seats
In 1953, Virginia gained one seat.
1993 – present: 11 seats
In 1993, Virginia gained one more seat, with no subsequent changes since 2003.