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- NOTUS's analysis shows the U.S. Senate is predominantly millionaires, with at least 73 of the 100 senators having a median net worth over $1 million.
- This contrasts with about 7% of the general U.S. population who are millionaires.
- Senator Rick Scott has a net worth of $578.9 million, and Senator Jim Justice has nearly $1.3 billion.
- Critics argue that such wealth shapes policymaking, hindering entry for middle-class individuals.
