The following are details on political contributions from teachers unions in 2016, based on federal campaign data:

Political contributions hit a high in 2016, where donations hit $33.2 million. Of the money that went to politicians directly, 93 percent went to Democrats.

The top three contributors (including money to candidates, parties and outside groups) were:

The National Education Association ($23.7 million)

American Federation of Teachers ($8.8 million)

AFT Solidarity ($425,000)

The three top recipients of direct donations were:

Hillary Clinton ($147,801)

Former Montana State Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau ($36,790)

Rep. Mike Honda, D-Calif. ($35,000)

Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt. ($29,756)

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. ($26,500)

Total contributions to Congress given by teachers unions: