Joseph Marion Hernández becomes the first Hispanic American to be elected to the United States Congress. He represented the newly created Florida Territory. Hernandez was born a Spanish citizen in St. Augustine, FL. As of 2022, There are 52 Hispanic or Latino Members serving: 46 in the House, including 2 Delegates and the Resident Commissioner, and 7 in the Senate. More
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