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How old are House of Representatives?
Five delegates and one resident commissioner serve as non-voting members of the House, although they can vote in committee. Representatives must be 25 years old and must have been U.S. citizens for at least 7 years.
How old must a senator and representative be?
State legislature candidate requirements by state
| Requirements to run for state legislature as of 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| State | Office | Age |
| Arkansas | Senate | 25 |
| House | 21 | |
| California | Senate | 18 |
How old is the youngest congressman?
Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) is the youngest member of the 117th Congress at age 26. He replaced Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), who is the youngest woman ever elected to Congress and was the youngest of the 116th Congress. Cawthorn is the youngest person elected to the U.S. Congress since Jed Johnson Jr. in 1964.
How much does a House of representative make?
Salaries of members of the United States Congress
| Position | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senators and House Representatives | $174,000 |
| Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico | $174,000 |
| President pro tempore of the Senate | $193,400 |
| Majority leader and minority leader of the Senate | $193,400 |
How old do you have to be to be in the House of Representatives?
A citizen has to be a minimum of 25 years old in order to become a House member. A citizen must have lived in the United States for a minimum of 7 years. (One doesn’t need to be born in the United States)
How old do you have to be to be in the Senate?
For the Senate: A senator has to be a minimum of 30 years old. He must have lived in the United States for a minimum of 9 years. There is a 6 year term.
How are the members of the House and Senate elected?
In the Senate, the majority and minority leaders generally work together in consultation with all members to determine the schedule. Every two years the entire membership of the House of Representatives is elected. Members vote on the rules that apply for the next two years at the beginning of each new Congress.
How often do members of the House of Representatives have to be re-elected?
A citizen must have lived in the United States for a minimum of 7 years. (One doesn’t need to be born in the United States) The period of membership is 2 years. Every two years there are re-elections in the House. This is done so that the House members will be more responsive to the will of the people.