2006-10-13 06:28:27 · 4 answers · asked by jeaner 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Well, all terms in the HoR are two years, as mandated by the constitution (see source).
As for average lifespan in the house? It's probably close to four years.
2006-10-13 06:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by Brian L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What is the average length of term in the House of Representatives, or where can I look for that info?
2015-08-19 12:26:19 · answer #2 · answered by Chelsey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
House Members are elected for two year terms. I'm not sure what the average tenure is, but Mr. Dingell has been serving in the House the longest, at over 50 years. My guess for the average tenure would be around 10-12 years (5-6 terms).
If you wanted to do some legwork, go to www.house.gov, check out each Member's website, write down how long he/she has been in the House, add up how long they've ALL been in the House, and divide by 435 (440, if you include the delegates and the resident commissioner) to get the average tenure.
2006-10-15 09:03:28 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you try www.house.gov?
And they have 2 yr terms Jaread, that's not what the poster asked. I think I read the average was 10 years.
2006-10-13 06:44:06 · answer #4 · answered by RAR24 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congressmen and women have 4 year terms,
Senators have 6 yeear terms.
2006-10-13 06:36:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋