The document summarizes the apportionment of seats in the United States House of Representatives after each census from 1790 to 2010. It shows the number of seats each state was apportioned based on its population over time. The apportionment changed each decade based on population changes. By 2010, California had the most seats with 53 while several small population states had a minimum of 1 seat.
The document summarizes the apportionment of seats in the United States House of Representatives after each census from 1790 to 2010. It shows the number of seats each state was apportioned based on its population over time. The apportionment changed each decade based on population changes. By 2010, California had the most seats with 53 while several small population states had a minimum of 1 seat.
The document summarizes the apportionment of seats in the United States House of Representatives after each census from 1790 to 2010. It shows the number of seats each state was apportioned based on its population over time. The apportionment changed each decade based on population changes. By 2010, California had the most seats with 53 while several small population states had a minimum of 1 seat.
a- Apportionment effective with congressional election two years after census
b- Original apportionment made in constitution, pending first census c- No apportionment was made in 1920 d- These figures are not based on any census, but indicate the provisional representation accorded newly admitted states by congress, pending the next census. e- Twenty members were assigned to Massachussetts, but seven of these were credited to Maine when that area became a state f- Normally 435, but temporarily increased two seats by congress when Alaska and Hawaii became states Election Data Services, Inc. Confidential 12/22/10 Page 1