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U.S. 116th Congressional Districts, 2018

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Identification Information
Citation
Originator
Esri
Originator
U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division
Publication Date
20181231
Title
U.S. 116th Congressional Districts, 2018
Edition
2018
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
vector digital data
Series Information
Series Name
Data and Maps for ArcGIS®
Issue Identification
2018 - World, Europe, and United States
Publication Information
Publication Place
Redlands, California, US
Publisher
Esri
Other Citation Details
Location: \usa\census
Online Linkage
https://figgy.princeton.edu/downloads/b27760f7-f3a1-4bc8-91f4-3a567896cd5d/file/cb34d156-2f01-4065-8e98-ad1e82441515
Abstract
U.S. 116th Congressional Districts represents the political boundaries for the United States 116th congressional districts. The official membership is current as of February 11, 2019. The 116th Congress is seated from January 2019 to 2021.
Purpose
U.S. 116th Congressional Districts provides the congressional district boundaries for the United States, primarily for national planning applications.
Temporal Extent
Currentness Reference
ground condition: 2019-01-2021-01; publication date: 2018-03, 2017, 2018-02-19, 2019-02-11
Time Period
Beginning
20190101
End
20210101
Bounding Box
West
-179.148909
East
-65.220703
North
71.365162
South
17.883280
Theme Keyword
polygon, congressional districts, Congress, House of Representatives, Democrat, Republican, boundaries, society
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
None
Theme Keyword
boundaries
society
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Place Keyword
United States, Puerto Rico, congressional districts
Place Keyword Thesaurus
None
Temporal Keyword
2019-2021
2018
2017
2019
Temporal Keyword Thesaurus
None
Access Restrictions
The data are provided by multiple, third party data vendors under license to Esri for inclusion on Data and Maps for ArcGIS® for use with Esri® software. Each data vendor has its own data licensing policies and may grant varying redistribution rights to end users. Please consult the redistribution rights below for this data set provided on Data and Maps. As used herein, “Geodata” shall mean any digital data set consisting of geographic data coordinates and associated attributes. The redistribution rights for this data set: Redistribution rights are granted by the data vendor for hard-copy renditions or static, electronic map images (e.g. .gif, .jpeg, etc.) that are plotted, printed, or publicly displayed with proper metadata and source/copyright attribution to the respective data vendor(s). Geodata is redistributable with a Value-Added Software Application developed by Esri Business Partners on a royalty-free basis with proper metadata and source/copyright attribution to the respective data vendor(s). Geodata is redistributable without a Value-Added Software Application (i.e., adding the sample data to an existing, [non]commercial data set for redistribution) with proper metadata and source/copyright attribution to the respective data vendor(s). The terms and conditions below apply to all the data sets provided on Data and Maps. Proprietary Rights and Copyright: Licensee acknowledges that the Data and Related Materials contain proprietary and confidential property of Esri and its licensor(s). The Data and Related Materials are owned by Esri and its licensor(s) and are protected by United States copyright laws and applicable international copyright treaties and/or conventions. Limited Warranty and Disclaimer: Esri warrants that the media upon which the Data and Related Materials are provided will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of receipt. THE DATA AND RELATED MATERIALS ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE LIMITED WARRANTY, AND THE LICENSEE EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE DATA CONTAINS SOME NONCONFORMITIES, DEFECTS, OR ERRORS. ESRI DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE DATA WILL MEET LICENSEE'S NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS; THAT THE USE OF THE DATA WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED; OR THAT ALL NONCONFORMITIES, DEFECTS, OR ERRORS CAN OR WILL BE CORRECTED. ESRI IS NOT INVITING RELIANCE ON THIS DATA, AND THE LICENSEE SHOULD ALWAYS VERIFY ACTUAL DATA. 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Third Party Beneficiary: Esri's licensor(s) has (have) authorized Esri to (sub)distribute and (sub)license its (their) data as incorporated into the Data and Related Materials. As an intended third party beneficiary to this Agreement, the Esri licensor(s) is (are) entitled to directly enforce, in its own name, the rights and obligations undertaken by the Licensee and to seek all legal and equitable remedies as are afforded to Esri. In the event that the data vendor(s) has (have) granted the end user permission to redistribute the Geodata, please use proper proprietary or copyright attribution for the various data vendor(s), and provide the associated metadata file(s) with the Geodata. In compliance with FGDC metadata standards, Esri has attempted to practice proper metadata methodologies by providing any data source information, descriptions, and file names to assist in this effort.
Use Restrictions
See Resource Constraints legal constraints. Data are licensed to Princeton University-affiliated persons only.
Status
Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency
Annually
Point of Contact
Contact Organization
Esri
Delivery Point
380 New York Street
City
Redlands
State
California
Postal Code
92373-8100
Country
US
Contact Telephone
909-793-2853
Contact Facsimile Telephone
909-793-5953
Contact Electronic Mail Address
info@esri.com
Hours of Service
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pacific time, Monday–Friday
Credit
ESRI
Native Data Set Environment
Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; Esri ArcGIS 10.6.1.9270
Data Quality Information
Logical Consistency Report
The dataset is converted to file geodatabase (FGDB) format using tools in ArcGIS. The geometry is checked, and if needed repaired. The Census Bureau performed automated tests to ensure logical consistency and performed spatial data tests for logical consistency of the codes during the compilation of the original Census MAF/TIGER® database files.
Completeness Report
After processing, the dataset is checked for drawing display and number of records and file sizes compared with source materials.
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report
The cartographic boundary files are simplified representations of selected geographic areas from the Census Bureau’s MAF/TIGER geographic database. The positional accuracy is unknown.
Lineage
Source
Originator
U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division
Publication Date
20180301
Title
2017 Cartographic Boundary File, 115th Congressional Districts for United States, 1:500,000
Edition
2017
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
vector digital data
Series Information
Series Name
Cartographic Boundary Files
Issue Identification
2017
Publication Information
Publication Place
online
Publisher
U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division
Other Citation Details
The cartographic boundary files are simplified representations of selected geographic areas from the Census Bureau’s MAF/TIGER geographic database.
Online Linkage
https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/cbf/cbf_cds.html
Type of Source Media
onLine
Source Temporal Extent
Time Period Information
Multiple Dates/Times
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20180301
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20170101
Source Currentness Reference
publication date
Contribution
Attribute and geospatial data
Source
Originator
The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
Publication Date
20180219
Title
League of Women Voters, et al. v. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, et al. – 159 MM 2017
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
vector digital data
Publication Information
Publication Place
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
Publisher
The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
Online Linkage
http://www.pacourts.us/news-and-statistics/cases-of-public-interest/league-of-women-voters-et-al-v-the-commonwealth-of-pennsylvania-et-al-159-mm-2017
Type of Source Media
onLine
Source Temporal Extent
Time Period Information
Multiple Dates/Times
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20180219
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20170101
Source Currentness Reference
publication date
Contribution
Attribute and geospatial data
Source
Originator
Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
Publication Date
20190211
Title
OFFICIAL LIST OF MEMBERS
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
document
Publication Information
Publication Place
online
Publisher
Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
Online Linkage
http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/olm-116.pdf
Type of Source Media
onLine
Source Temporal Extent
Time Period Information
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20190211
Source Currentness Reference
publication date
Contribution
Attribute data
Spatial Data Organization Information
Direct Spatial Reference Method
Vector
Point and Vector Object Information
SDTS Terms Description
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type
GT-polygon composed of chains
Point and Vector Object Count
437
Spatial Reference Information
Horizontal Coordinate System Definition
Geographic
Latitude Resolution
8.983152841195215e-09
Longitude Resolution
8.983152841195215e-09
Geographic Coordinate Units
Decimal Degrees
Geodetic Model
Horizontal Datum Name
D WGS 1984
Ellipsoid Name
WGS 1984
Semi-major Axis
6378137.0
Denominator of Flattening Ratio
298.257223563
Entity and Attribute Information
Entity Type
Entity Type Label
cd116
Entity Type Definition
Congressional Districts are the 435 areas from which people are elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. After the apportionment of congressional seats among the states based on census population counts, each state with multiple seats is responsible for establishing congressional districts for the purpose of electing representatives, and the boundaries may be changed more than once during a decade. Each congressional district is to be as equal in population to all other congressional districts in a state as practicable. For the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, a separate code is used to identify the entire areas of these state-equivalent entities as having a single non-voting delegate.
Entity Type Definition Source
U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau
Attributes
FID
Internal feature number. (Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.)
Definition Source
Esri
Shape
Feature geometry. (Coordinates defining the features.)
Definition Source
Esri
DISTRICTID
The congressional district identifier (four-digit number). It combines the state code with the congressional district code to create a unique identifier. (INCITS 38:2009, (Formerly FIPS 5-2) Codes for the Identification of the States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Insular Areas of the United States; INCITS 455-2009[R2014]: Information Technology - Codes for the Identification of Congressional Districts and Equivalent Areas of the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Insular AreasAmerican National Standards Institute)
Definition Source
U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau; American National Standards Institute
STFIPS
The code (two-digit number) for the state in which the congressional district is located. (INCITS 38:2009, (Formerly FIPS 5-2) Codes for the Identification of the States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Insular Areas of the United StatesAmerican National Standards Institute)
Definition Source
American National Standards Institute
CDFIPS
The congressional district code (two-digit number). Congressional districts are numbered uniquely within a state. (INCITS 455-2009[R2014]: Information Technology - Codes for the Identification of Congressional Districts and Equivalent Areas of the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Insular AreasAmerican National Standards Institute)
01 to 53
Congressional district codes (in states with more than one district).
00
At large congressional district code (single district for state).
98
Non-voting Delegate (District of Columbia) or non-voting Resident Commissioner (Puerto Rico).
Definition Source
U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau; American National Standards Institute
STATE_ABBR
The two-letter abbreviation for the state in which the congressional district is located. (INCITS 38:2009, (Formerly FIPS 5-2) Codes for the Identification of the States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Insular Areas of the United StatesAmerican National Standards Institute)
Definition Source
American National Standards Institute
NAME
The full name of the representative for the congressional district. (Names for the features.)
Definition Source
Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
LAST_NAME
The last name only of the representative for the congressional district. (Names for the features.)
Definition Source
Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
PARTY
The political party of the representative for the congressional district.
Democrat
The representative is a Democrat.
Independent
The representative is an Independent.
Republican
The representative is a Republican.
Vacant
The representative has resigned, died, or declined to serve.
Definition Source
Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
SQMI
The area of the congressional district in square miles. (Calculated areas for the features. )
Definition Source
Esri
Shape_Leng
Shape_Area
Area of feature in internal units squared. (Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.)
Definition Source
Esri
Distribution Information
Format Name
File Geodatabase Feature Class
Distributor
Esri; Esri Offices
Online Access
http://www.ArcGIS.com
Online Access
https://my.esri.com
Name
Metadata Reference Information
Metadata Date
20190625
Metadata Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact Organization
Esri
Contact Person
ArcGIS Content Team
Contact Address
Address
380 New York Street
City
Redlands
State or Province
California
Postal Code
92373-8100
Country
US
Contact Voice Telephone
909-793-2853
Contact Facsimile Telephone
909-793-5953
Contact Electronic Mail Address
info@esri.com
Hours of Service
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pacific time, Monday–Friday
Metadata Standard Name
FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version
FGDC-STD-001-1998
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