Composition of The House of Representatives
The Democratic Party holds a majority of seats in the chamber (44 of 51 total seats).
| Affiliation | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Republican | Vacant | ||
| End of previous legislature (2012) | 43 | 8 | 51 | 0 |
| Begin (2013) | 44 | 7 | 51 | 0 |
| Latest voting share | 86% | 14% | ||
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