Michigan has the 4th most powerful and influential Congressional delegation in the country, according to an annual report by the Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call. Only California, New York and Texas, in that order, rank higher. The report says:
 

Although Rep. John Dingell (D) was ousted recently as chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, he is the longest-serving House Member in history. And Michigan’s delegation remains one of the most senior and powerful in the country, anchored by Dingell (28 terms), House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (23 terms), Democratic Reps. Dale Kildee (17 terms), Sander Levin (14 terms) and Bart Stupak (nine terms), and Republican Reps. Fred Upton (12 terms), Dave Camp (10 terms), Vern Ehlers (nine terms) and Pete Hoekstra (nine terms).

And don’t forget about Senate Armed Services Chairman Carl Levin (D), who was just elected to his sixth term.

Additionally, Democrats in 2008 flipped two House seats that were previously held by Republicans, upping their clout further.

Michigan also ranked fourth in last year’s list.