Current Party Standings
The party composition of the Senate during the 112th Congress (since January 3, 2011):
| Affiliation | Members | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 51 | ||
| Republican Party | 47 | ||
| Independent | 2 | Both caucus with the Democrats | |
| Total | 100 | ||
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