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rpannier

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30. I think the average age for the House is about 60

Reply to Historic NY (Reply #26)

Mon Jan 20, 2025, 06:35 PM

Jan 20

So, probably 20+
Gerry Connolly is like 76 and has throat cancer -- and he's the Democrat chair for the House Oversight Committee

Hal Rodgers (KY) at 84 is the oldest Republican, 3rd oldest House member, and one of twelve House members over 80; the only other Republican on the list is John Carter-TX
22 Republicans are 70-9. If my count is right, there are 62 House members between the ages of 70-79

That is a lot of members 70+

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Talk about shrinkage Historic NY Jan 20 #26

I think the average age for the House is about 60 rpannier Jan 20 #30

Cold out there........shrinkage. paleotn Jan 20 #27

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