The 105th United States Congress began on January 3, 1997. There were fourteen new senators (six Democrats, eight Republicans) and 72 new representatives (42 Democrats, 30 Republicans) at the start of the first session. Additionally, nine representatives (five Democrats, four Republicans) took office on various dates in order to fill vacancies during the 105th Congress before it ended on January 3, 1999.
Senate
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House of Representatives
editTook office January 3, 1997
editTook office during the 105th Congress
edit| District | Representative | Took office | Switched party | Prior background | Birth year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York 13 | Vito Fossella (R) | April 11, 1997 | No | City Councilor | 1965 |
| Texas 28 | Ciro Rodriguez (D) | April 12, 1997 | No | State Representative | 1946 |
| New Mexico 3 | Bill Redmond (R) | May 13, 1997 | Yes | Chaplain | 1955 |
| New York 6 | Gregory Meeks (D) | February 3, 1998 | No | State Assemblyman | 1953 |
| California 22 | Lois Capps (D) | March 17, 1998 | No | Nurse | 1938 |
| California 44 | Mary Bono (R) | April 7, 1998 | No | Waitress | 1961 |
| California 9 | Barbara Lee (D) | April 21, 1998 | No | State Senator | 1946 |
| Pennsylvania 1 | Bob Brady (D) | May 19, 1998 | No | Professor | 1945 |
| New Mexico 1 | Heather Wilson (R) | June 25, 1998 | No | Air Force Captain | 1960 |