However, some estimates suggest that there were approximately 45 to 50 Tea Party members in the House of Representatives and 6 to 8 in the Senate during the height of the movement's influence in the early 2010s. These estimates are based on the ideological views and policy positions of individual members of Congress who were closely aligned with the Tea Party movement.
With time and changes in political dynamics, the Tea Party's influence has fluctuated, and it is likely that the number of Tea Party members in Congress has changed since my last update. It is important to note that the Tea Party is not a monolithic group, and some members of Congress may have changed their views or left the movement over time.
To stay informed about the most up-to-date information on the number of Tea Party members in the US Senate and House of Representatives, I recommend consulting nonpartisan fact-checking websites, reputable political news sources, or conducting additional research on the political affiliations and beliefs of individual members of Congress.