Each state elects two senators to serve for six years, and members of the House to two-year terms.
The current dean of the Georgia delegation is Representative Sanford Bishop of the 2nd district, having served in the House since 1993.
In the inaugural U.S. Congress, Georgia was apportioned 3 seats as per Article I of the U.S. constitution.
From 1793 to 1827 all such seats were elected at-large statewide on a general ticket.
In 1829, Georgia eliminated the districts and all seats were elected at-large statewide on a general ticket.