The Oldest Members of Congress Revealed: 19 of 535 Senators & Congresspeople Are Over 80, With One Surpassing 90

20. Senator Ben Cardin

Age: 79
Birthday: October 5, 1943
How Long They’ve Served: Since 2007
Political Party: Democrat
Body of Congress: Senate

19. Representative Virginia Foxx

Age: 80
Birthday: June 29, 1943
How Long They’ve Served: Since 2005
Political Party: Republican
Body of Congress: House of Representatives

18. Senator Jim Risch

Age: 80
Birthday: May 3, 1943
How Long They’ve Served: Since 2009
Political Party: Republican
Body of Congress: Senate

17. Representative Rosa DeLauro

Age: 80
Birthday: March 2, 1943
How Long They’ve Served: Since 1991
Political Party: Democrat
Body of Congress: House of Representatives

16. Representative Kay Granger

Age: 80
Birthday: January 3, 1943
How Long They’ve Served: Since 1997
Political Party: Republican
Body of Congress: House of Representatives