Nearly 92 % of Congress -- or 491 of the 535 members -- identifies as Christian , according to a study by Pew Research . Of the 301 Republicans in the 114th Congress , Jewish freshman Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York is the only non-Christian . What 's more , there has been a noticeable decline in Protestants that mirrors nationwide trends . Democrats in Congress are 12 % Jewish and have two Buddhist , two Muslims , one Hindu and one unaffiliated member . Comment:
Nearly 92 % of Congress -- or 491 of the 535 members -- identifies as Christian , according to a study by Pew Research . Of the 301 Republicans in the 114th Congress , Jewish freshman Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York is the only non-Christian . Democrats in Congress are 12 % Jewish and have two Buddhist , two Muslims , one Hindu and one unaffiliated member . Comment: