 In this configuration, it was a classic "Yellow Dog" Democratic district; from the end of Reconstruction until 1993, it only elected two Republicans, both for a single term.In 2012, the new 7th congressional district was created; it includes much of the territory that was in the 6th for most of the 20th century.Jim Clyburn, a Democrat and the current Majority Whip, has represented this district since first being elected in 1992.