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How diverse is the Senate?
Historically, the US Senate has been overwhelmingly white and male. While Abdul El-Sayed is the first Muslim, diversity has been slow to increase. For example, only 12 Black senators and 6 Hispanic senators have ever served in the chamber since its inception.
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