(AP)
On Dec. 9, 1931, Hattie Carraway (pictured) became the first female U.S. senator after filling the seat vacated by her late husband. She was elected to a full term in 1932 and served as a Democrat from Arkansas through 1944.
Today, there are 17 women in the U.S. Senate continuing her legacy. Find out more about each of them »
Find out how much money your congressman is raising for the next campaign and where it's coming from.
advertisement
An insider's guide to politics and policy, available on the iPad or as a PDF download.
advertisement
Copyright © 2012 U.S.News & World Report LP All rights reserved.
Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.
