Several lawmakers from both political parties in the Senate and the House have surpassed 80 years of age and continue to work in both chambers.
Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on concerns over the cognition and fitness of older elected officials.have raised the question of how old is too old for politicians.
Voters have become increasingly concerned about the age of those who work to pass laws and impose regulations on Americans. While there is no age limit for those who serve in the legislative branch, members from both parties — several of whom have made a career out of serving in Congress — have crossed the 80-year-old threshold and continue to work in both chambers.
The average age of the House of Representatives is 57, while the average age in the Senate is a bit higher at 64. From left to right: Rep. Grace Napolitano D-Calif.; Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.; Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.; Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa; and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.Those serving in the House who are age 80 or older include California Democrat Grace Napolitano, 86; D.C. Democrat delegate Eleanor Norton, 86; Kentucky Republican Hal Rogers, 85; New Jersey Democrat Bill Pascrell Jr.
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