On Thursday, a record number of women were sworn in as members of the 116th Congress. There is no reason to diminish the historic nature a more diverse legislative body brings as it represents a vast and varied nation. Despite policy differences, it is something that can be praised on mere face value alone.

In all, 127 women will serve in the new Congress. Of the female politicians, 106 are Democrats and 21 are Republicans. This breakdown gives the Left side of the aisle a hefty amount of gender-based ammunition as the country looks ahead to two years of increased division.