The 21st
Senate of Puerto Rico
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was the
upper house
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of the
13th Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico
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that met from January 2, 1997, to January 1, 2001. All members were elected in the
General Elections of 1996. The Senate had a majority of members from the
New Progressive Party (PNP).
The body is counterparted by the
25th House of Representatives of Puerto Rico in the
lower house.
Leadership
Members
Membership
References
External links
Elections resulton CEEPUR
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