Representatives and Senators: Trends in Member Characteristics Since 1945 (February 17, 2012)

Several demographic characteristics, as well as the tenure of Member service in Congress are profiled in this Congressional Research Service Report (R42365) authored by R. Eric Petersen. The characteristics discussed include age, including the oldest and youngest Members of the House and Senate; congressional service tenure; sex; previous occupation; race and ethnicity; education; religion; and military service.

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