These are tables of congressional delegations from

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in the

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. The current dean of the Maryland delegation is

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and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD-5), having served in the House since 1981.

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Current members

List of members, their terms in office, district boundaries, and the district political ratings according to the CPVI. The delegation has 8 members: 7 Democrats and 1

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1789–1793: Six seats

1793–1803: Eight seats

Maryland gained two representatives, up to eight.

1803–1833: Nine seats

Maryland gained one representative, up to nine. The fifth district had two representatives: one from

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, and the other from Baltimore County, Maryland.

1833–1843: Eight seats

Maryland lost one representative, down to eight. The fourth district had two representatives from 1835 to 1843.

1843–1863: Six seats

Maryland lost two representatives, down to six.

1863–1873: Five seats

Maryland lost one representative, down to five.

1873–1953: Six seats

Maryland gained one representative, up to six for the next 80 years.

1953–1963: Seven seats

Maryland gained one representative, up to seven.

1963–present: Eight seats

Maryland gained one representative, up to eight. From 1963 through 1967, the eighth seat was elected at-large statewide. Starting in 1967, however, the state was redistricted and an eighth district was created.

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The alternating grey and white boxes indicate the duration of six-year Senate terms.