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The group projects that at least 17 openly LGBTQ lawmakers will be part of the incoming Congress, setting a new record for LGBTQ representation."},{"type":"heading","text":"Coverage details"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Congressional Equality Caucus issued a statement declaring the 120th Congress the 'gayest in history'. The caucus, described as a group of openly LGBTQ lawmakers in the US House of Representatives, projected that at least 17 openly LGBTQ individuals would serve in the new Congress. This announcement followed the Democratic Party's victories in the recent midterm elections. The caucus stated, 'The American people have made their voices heard. The 120th will officially be the GAYEST Congress in history! 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