See a breakdown by chamber of what would happen if term limits were implemented. Your browser is outdated. Upgrade to a modern browser to better experience this site. Your browser has turned off or is blocking Javascript. We took a look at the breakdown: Who is the oldest member of Congress?
Democratic leaders in the House are two decades older than Republican leaders. More than half of the Senators up for reelection in will be over the age of President Trump's call for term limits.
Learn more about how you can stay up to date, engaged and active in our democracy with Quorum's public affairs software. Data Driven Insights. Share Share Share Share. Reports Congressional Social Media Report. That means legislation coming out of the Senate must have at least some bipartisan appeal, and in order for it to pass the House, the legislation will have to be conservative enough to appease Ryan's most right-leaning members.
He replaces retired Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada who kept Senate Democrats in line, defended his members and put up fierce opposition to any Republican proposal or tactic he thought was unpalatable.
Schumer has indicated a more conciliatory approach, vowing to work with Trump on areas where he thinks they could agree like on jobs and infrastructure.
Because senators have expanded the use of the filibuster, it often takes the support of 60 senators to pass legislation. Regardless of his style, his success will be measured on the results.
Outside of leadership, these lawmakers are expected to be critical players on Capitol Hill over the next two years:. Susan Collins, R-Maine: Collins is a moderate Republican who Democrats could turn to for help in blocking some components of the Republican agenda.
Dean Heller, R-Nevada: Of all the 33 senate seats up in , Heller is the only Republican up for re-election in a state that Trump lost. Heller will have to spend the next two years navigating Trump, his Republican leadership, and his prospects for re-election. If Trump is unpopular, especially in Nevada, Heller could become a critical swing vote for Senate Democrats. Mark Meadows, R-North Carolina: Meadows is the new leader of the conservative Freedom Caucus, which consists of about 40 Republicans who demand a limited government and prefer a uncompromising approach.
As their leader, Meadows will be one of the most influential members of the House. View All » View Cosponsors ». From Jan to Nov , Gaetz missed of 2, roll call votes, which is 7. This is much worse than the median of 2. The chart below reports missed votes over time.
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