This graph shows two stacked bars. The top bar shows, in blue, that 4 Democrats that are Vanderbilt alums have been in the US Senate since 1964, while 3 Republicans have, shown in red. The bottom bar shows that 4 Democrats that are Vanderbilt alums have been in the US Senate since 1964, while 9 Republicans have, shown in red.

Party breakdown of Vanderbilt alums in US Congress after 1964

More Republican Vanderbilt alums have been in Congress since the political realignment of the parties.