Women in Congress. Since 1917, when Representative Jeannette Rankin of Montana became the first woman to serve in Congress, a total of 325 women have served as U.S. Representatives, Delegates, or Senators.
Definition of venue. 1  1a : the place from which a jury is drawn and in which trial is held requested a change of venueb : the place or county in which take place the alleged events from which a legal action arisesc : a statement showing that a case is brought to the proper court or authority.
1 An alternative venue for the concert is being sought. 2  Hats off to Connie for finding such a splendid venue for a party! 3  We don't yet know what the venue will be for the ceremony. 4  The hotel is often used as a conference venue.  The restaurant was the ideal venue for a romantic evening.