Record 13 Congress members identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual

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Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., identifies as gay and has served in Congress since 2011. (Photo: Bonnie Cash/UPI)

The 118th U.S. Congress set a historical mark with a record 13 members who identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual.

The number of openly LGBTQ Congress people has more than tripled since 2012, according to Pew Research. Representation has grown…