The Richest Members of the US Congress

Source: Center for Responsive Politics Recently, the Center for Responsive Politics (CRP) analyzed the financial assets of US lawmakers based on required annual disclosures, and found that there are 237 millionaires in the US Congress.The CRP determines estimated net worth based on some 40 asset and liability categories. Each has a value range, such as $5 million to $25 million. Assets, for instance, include non-government income, asset transactions, spouse's income, gifts and more. Listing of Non-income generating property (including a primary residence) is not required under disclosure rules. Assets listed were held by members of Congress in 2008.  So, who are the richest members of the US Congress? Click ahead to find out!By Paul ToscanoPosted 17 Nov 2009

Photo: US Congress | Source: Center for Responsive Politics Avg Net Worth: $48.29 millionRange: $12.9 million to $83.6 millionRanks 7th in the HouseBiggest Reported Assets1. Lummis Livestock      - $5 million to $25 million2. Old Horse Pasture Inc     - $5 million to $25 million3. ArpeHammand Hardware     - $5 million to $25 million

Photo: Getty Images | Source: Center for Responsive Politics Avg Net Worth: $52.35 millionRange: $8.3 million to $96.4 millionRanks 8th in the SenateBiggest Reported Assets1. Corker Properties X LP     - $6 million to $27 million2. Corker Properties I Ltd      - $5 million to $25 million3. Pointer QP LP     - $5 million to $25 million

Photo: US Congress | Source: Center for Responsive Politics Avg Net Worth: $53.33 millionRange: $19 million to $87.8 millionRanks 7th in the SenateBiggest Reported Assets1. 24+ Acres-Land/Canyon County, ID     - $5 million to $25 million2. 40+ Acres-Land/Ada County, ID     - $5 million to $25 million3. Farm & Ranch Land/40 Acres     - $5 million to $25 million

Photo: Getty Images | Source: Center for Responsive Politics Avg Net Worth: $54.45 millionRange: $30.9 million to $77.9 millionRanks 6th in the HouseBiggest Reported Assets1. Derivion Claims     - $25 million to $50 million2. AMG Trust      - $5 million to $25 million3. Annaly Capital Management     - $250,000 to $600,000

Photo: AP | Source: Center for Responsive Politics Avg Net Worth: $69.62 millionRange: $38 million to $101.2 millionRanks 5th in the HouseBiggest Reported Assets*Individual asset data not available from The Center for Responsive Politics

Photo: Getty Images | Source: Center for Responsive Politics Avg Net Worth: $72.38 millionRange: $42.9 million - $101.8 millionRanks 6th in the SenateBiggest Reported Assets1. Carlton Hotel Properties        - $5 million to $25 million2. Federated Government Reserves*     -$1 million to $5 million3. Princeville Condominium/Kauai, HI*     - $1 million to $5 million*Feinstein has disclosed a total of 5 assets in the $1 million - $5 million range.

Photo: Getty Images | Source: Center for Responsive Politics Avg Net Worth: $74.74 millionRange: $47.6 million to $101.9 millionRanks 5th in the SenateBiggest Reported Assets*Individual asset data not available from The Center for Responsive Politics

Photo: Getty Images | Source: Center for Responsive Politics Avg Net Worth: $94.31 millionRange: $60.2 million to $128.4 millionRanks 4th in the SenateBiggest Reported Assets1. Wachovia Bank Trustee      - $25 million to $50 million2. United National Bank      - $5,000,001 to $25,000,0003. Rockefeller Financial Services      - $1.5 million to $2 million

Photo: AP | Source: Center for Responsive Politics Avg Net Worth: $142.43 millionRange: -$68.3 million to $353.2 millionRanks 4th in the HouseBiggest Reported Assets*1. VB Motor Yachts      - $5 million to $25 million2. Jarrell Properties       - $5 million to $25 million3. Aircraft ownership & leasing operation      - $5 million to $25 million*Buchanan has disclosed a total of 8 assets in the $5 million - $25 million range.

Photo: AP | Source: Center for Responsive Politics Avg Net Worth: $158.17 millionRange: $50.7 million to $265.6 millionRanks 3rd in the HouseBiggest Reported Assets1. Goldman Sachs Bank Deposit      - $25 million to $50 million2. Asia Investment Partners     - $5 million to $25 million3. WCMA Money Fund      - $5 million to $25 million

Photo: Getty Images | Source: Center for Responsive Politics Avg Net Worth: $208.80 millionRange: $158.6 million to $258.9 millionRanks 3rd in the SenateBiggest Reported Assets1. Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Mgmt.       - $6.5 million to $9 million2. Pennsylvania State Bond     - $4.1 million to $4.25 million3. Aberdeen Emerging Markets      - $2 million to $3 million

Photo: Getty Images | Source: Center for Responsive Politics Avg Net Worth: $209.70 millionRange: $73.3 million - $346.1 millionRanks 2nd in the SenateBiggest Reported Assets**Individual asset data not available from The Center for Responsive Politics

Photo: Getty Images | Source: Center for Responsive Politics Avg Net Worth: $214.57 millionRange: $163.5 million - $265.6 millionRanks 1st in the SenateBiggest Reported Assets1. Ranch & Ranch Buildings/Horse Breeding      - $5 million to $25 million2. Vacant Land (Includes Residential Lots)      - $1 million to $5 million3. Northridge Co       - $1 million to $5 million

Photo: Getty Images | Source: Center for Responsive Politics Avg Net Worth: $244.80 millionRange: $112 million to $377.4 millionRanks 2nd in the HouseBiggest Reported Assets1. Harman International Industries      - $32 million to $85.1 million2. UBS Select Prime Institutional Fund      - $7.1 million to $35.3 million3. Sail Pacific Explorer Fund LLC      - $1.5 million to $6 million

Photo: US Congress | Source: Center for Responsive Politics Avg Net Worth: $251.03 millionRange: $164.7 million - $337.4 millionRanks 1st in the HouseBiggest Reported Assets1. Greene Properties      - $25 million to $50 million2. California Various Purpose Bond     - $7, million to $35 million3. BlackRock Summit Cash Reserves Fund     - $5 million to $25 million

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