Congressional Progressive Caucus
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The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) is a congressional caucus affiliated with the Democratic Party in the United States Congress.[5] The CPC represents the furthest left-leaning faction of the Democratic Party.[3][6] It was founded in 1991 and has grown since then, becoming the second-largest Democratic caucus in the House of Representatives.
Congressional Progressive Caucus | |
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Abbreviation | CPC |
Chair | Pramila Jayapal |
Founded | 1991; 33 years ago (1991) |
Ideology | Progressivism[1][2] |
Political position | Left-wing[3][4] |
National affiliation | Democratic Party |
Colors | |
Seats in the Senate Democratic Caucus | 1 / 51
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Seats in the Senate | 1 / 100
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Seats in the House Democratic Caucus | 96 / 213[lower-alpha 1]
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Seats in the House | 96 / 435[lower-alpha 1]
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Website | |
progressives | |
As of March 6, 2024, the CPC has 98 members (96 voting Representatives, 1 non-voting Delegate, and 1 Senator),[7][8][9][10] making it the second-largest ideological caucus in the House Democratic Caucus by voting members, behind the New Democrat Coalition. The CPC is chaired by U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA). In addition, the CPC is affiliated with the Congressional Political Caucus PAC, a political action committee which is led by members of the caucus.