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These are tables of congressional delegations from Virginia to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives.
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1863 – 1873: 8 seats
The 1860 census allotted 11 seats to Virginia, but 3 were assigned to West Virginia, established in 1863. Virginia was left with 8 seats. For most of this decade, however, Virginian representatives were not seated in Congress because of Virginia's secession in the Civil War. After January 26, 1870, Virginia was allowed to seat members. The state convention called for a ninth seat, at-large, but the House rejected the credentials of its claimant, Joseph Segar.
1873 – 1883: 9 seats
Following the 1870 census, Virginia was allotted 9 seats.
1883 – 1933: 10 seats
After the 1880 census, Virginia gained one seat. For the 48th Congress, a new at-large seat was added to the 9 districts. Starting in the 49th Congress, however, the state was redistricted into 10 districts.
1933 – 1953: 9 seats
After the 1930 census, Virginia lost one seat. For the 73rd Congress (1933–1935), all nine representatives were elected at-large statewide. In all subsequent Congresses, representatives were elected from districts.
1953 – 1993: 10 seats
In 1953, Virginia gained one seat.
1993 – present: 11 seats
In 1993, Virginia gained one more seat.
Living former Members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia
As of December 2016, there are (or will be as of the 115th United States Congress) eighteen living former members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia.
Living former U.S. Senators from Virginia
As of April 2015, there are five living former U.S. Senators from Virginia, four from Class 1 and one from Class 2.