Congressional Progressive Caucus
The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) is a congressional caucus affiliated with the Democratic Party in the United States Congress. The CPC represents the furthest left-leaning faction of the Democratic Party. 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 |
| Ideology | Progressivism |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| 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
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| Seats in the House | 96 / 435
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| Website | |
| progressives | |
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As of March 6, 2024, the CPC has 98 members (96 voting Representatives, 1 non-voting Delegate, and 1 Senator), 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.