Since Alabama became a U.S. state in 1819, it has sent congressional delegations to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives. Each state elects two senators to serve for six years, and members of the House to two-year terms. Before becoming a state, the Alabama Territory elected a non-voting delegate at-large to Congress from 1818 to 1819. These are tables of congressional delegations from Alabama to the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. Current delegation Alabama's current congressional delegation in the consists of its two senators, both of whom are Republicans, and its seven representatives: 6 Republicans, 1 Democrat. The current dean of the Alabama delegation is Representative Robert Aderholt, having served in the U.S. Congress since 1997. United States Senate United States House of Representatives 1818–1819: 1 non-voting delegate Starting on January 29, 1818, Alabama Territory sent a non-voting delegate to the House. 1819–1823: 1 seat After statehood on December 14, 1819, Alabama had one seat in the House. 1823–1833: 3 seats Following the 1820 census, Alabama had three seats. 1833–1843: 5 seats Following the 1830 census, Alabama had five seats. During the 27th Congress, those seats were all elected statewide at-large on a general ticket. 1843–1863: 7 seats Following the 1840 census, Alabama resumed the use of districts, now increased to seven. 1863–1873: 6 seats Following the 1860 census, Alabama was apportioned six seats. 1873–1893: 8 seats Following the 1870 census, Alabama was apportioned eight seats. From 1873 to 1877, the two new seats were elected at large, statewide. After 1877, however, the entire delegation was redistricted. 1893–1913: 9 seats Following the 1890 census, Alabama was apportioned nine seats. 1913–1933: 10 seats Following the 1910 census, Alabama was apportioned ten seats. At first, the extra seat was elected at-large. Starting with the 1916 elections, the seats were redistricted and a was added. 1933–1963: 9 seats Following the 1930 census, Alabama was apportioned nine seats. 1963–1973: 8 seats Following the 1960 census, Alabama was apportioned eight seats. During the 88th Congress, those seats were all elected statewide at-large on a general ticket. 1973–present: 7 seats Since the 1970 census, Alabama has been apportioned seven seats. Key See also List of United States congressional districts Alabama's congressional districts Political party strength in Alabama Notes References Alabama Politics of Alabama Congressional delegations