Power Rankings for US Congress
According to congress.org, Sen. Warner (R-VA) is the 21st most powerful Senator in the Senate. Sen Allen (R-VA) ranks 42nd.
Rep. Cantor (R-VA-7) is the 78th most powerful Representative in the House of Representatives while Rep. Scott (D-VA-3) ranks 355th.
The rankings are based on 15 characteristics of power. These characteristics were then measured and weighted to determine the relative power demonstrated by Members of Congress in 2005.
More information can be found at
http://www.congress.org/congressorg/power_rankings/index.tt