These Are the Oldest Members of Congress and How Long They've Served
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from 24/7 Wall St.1 month ago
The average age of someone serving in the House now is 57, and the Senate is 64, raising questions about age and serving voters better.
24/7 Wall St.https://247wallst.com/politics/2024/12/22/these-are-the-oldest-members-of-congress-and-how-long-theyve-served/
Despite the fact that the President has had term limits since 1951, members of Congress have no such restrictions, leading to a push for change.
24/7 Wall St.https://247wallst.com/politics/2024/12/22/these-are-the-oldest-members-of-congress-and-how-long-theyve-served/
A September 2023 Pew Research Center study indicated that 87% of respondents support term limits for Congress, highlighting significant public backing.
24/7 Wall St.https://247wallst.com/politics/2024/12/22/these-are-the-oldest-members-of-congress-and-how-long-theyve-served/
Establishing a congressional amendment for term limits would require approval from both Congress and the states, making it a challenging task.
24/7 Wall St.https://247wallst.com/politics/2024/12/22/these-are-the-oldest-members-of-congress-and-how-long-theyve-served/
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