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Senate Democrat staffers are predominantly white and a majority of them are women, according to a report released by Senate MinorityLeader Charles SchumerCharles SchumerTrump claims GOP has a 'big surprise' on healthcare Senate Dems step up protests ahead of ObamaCare repeal vote Senate Dems plan floor protest ahead of ObamaCare repeal vote MORE (D-N.Y.) on Friday.

The study found that 32 percent of staffers in Democratic Senate offices are "non-Caucasian," and54 percent are women.

Thirteenpercent of Democratic staffers are African American largely in line with U.S. demographics while only 10 percent are Latino significantly less than the 17 percent that make up the country's population.

Eight percent are Asian or Pacific Islander, 4 percent are Native American and 3 percent are North African or Middle Eastern.

Senate Democrats have long faced criticism for a lack of diversity among those that work for them, and have faced increased pressure in recent months totake up minority-hiring efforts.

Former Senate Minority Leader Harry ReidHarry ReidSenate Democrat staffers are predominantly white, women Dems face identity crisis Heller under siege, even before healthcare MORE (D-Nev.) started the Senate Democratic Diversity Initiative in 2007 aimed at building Senate staffs that reflect the country's demographics. The effort has since been carried on by Schumer.

Senate Democrats have taken steps to increase diversity among staffers, passing the "Rooney Rule" in March, which requires Democrats to interview at least one minority candidate for openings on lawmakers' staffs.

The rule mirrors a National Football League hiring policy requiring teams to do the same for head coach positions and other senior roles.

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) has the most diverse staff, with 66 percent identifying as "non-Caucasian." Sens. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) and Mazie HironoMazie HironoSenate Democrat staffers are predominantly white, women Senate Dems step up protests ahead of ObamaCare repeal vote Senate Dem: Gorsuch, Thomas and Alito like 'horsemen of the apocalypse' MORE (D-Hawaii) are tied for second at 61 percent.

Among the Democrats with least diverse staffs are Sen. Heidi HeitkampHeidi HeitkampSenate Democrat staffers are predominantly white, women Senate Democrats: ObamaCare repeal fight isn't over yet Dem senator: Don't bet against McConnell on ObamaCare repeal MORE (N.D.) at 10 percent, Sen. Joe ManchinJoe ManchinDemocrats goinforthekillon ObamaCare repeal Senate Democrat staffers are predominantly white, women The Hill's 12:30 Report MORE (W.V.) at 9 percent and Sen. Jon TesterJon TesterDemocrats goinforthekillon ObamaCare repeal Senate Democrat staffers are predominantly white, women Trump A conservative conservationist MORE (Mont.) at 7 percent.

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