A look at the 118th Congress by generation and age

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January 30, 2023

House gets younger, Senate gets older: A look at the age and generation of lawmakers in the 118th Congress

A look at the 118th Congress by generation and age

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A look at the 118th Congress by generation and age

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House gets younger, Senate gets older: A look at the age and generation of lawmakers in the 118th Congress
Younger generations make up a growing share of Congress, especially in the House
House freshmen in both parties have lower median age than incumbents in the chamber

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