How many of the current incumbents of the House are serving more than
6 years, and how many of the current incumbents of the Senate are
serving more than 12 years?

nels96-ga:

According to the membership lists published by the House and Senate, I
count the following number of Congresspersons and Senators that meet
your criteria:

Congress:

I compared the lists for the 104th (1995 through 1997) through 107th
(2001 through 2003) Sessions, found at:

http://clerk.house.gov/histHigh/Congressional_History/oalmbr.php?congress=104h
http://clerk.house.gov/histHigh/Congressional_History/oalmbr.php?congress=105h
http://clerk.house.gov/histHigh/Congressional_History/oalmbr.php?congress=106h
http://clerk.house.gov/histHigh/Congressional_History/oalmbr.php?congress=107h

In comparing them, 267 names matched all four lists; one can infer
that these 267 have been serving continuously for at least six years.



Senate:

http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/resources/pdf/chronlist.pdf

I scanned through this list looking for senators who are still
serving, and who were originally elected more than 12 years ago. 42
have served for at least 12 years.


I hope this helps!

aht-ga
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