PoliticsThe Staggering Demographic Changes In Congress Over 50 YearsWhat a difference 50 years makes. Yesterday marked the first day of the historic 113th congress of the United states of America. Why is it historic you might ask?By by Benny JohnsonBuzzFeed StaffPosted on January 4, 2013, 7:10 pmTwitterFacebookLink The US Congress was a different place 50 years ago Democrats had Super Majorities in both Houses And this family controlled the Executive Branch This gentleman was Speaker of the House Mr. Speaker! House Leadership looked like this And a Presidential address looked like this This gent was gearing up for his first congressional run and this scout was meeting his future office But the difference in the demographic make-up of Congress over the last 50 years is what truly astounds In 1963 less than 6% of Congress held minority status Today, minorities make up almost 30% of congress So here's to the future! Oh, and meet freshman Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III
