Written By: Rachel Brooks
Influential figures

Influential figures
The political landscape has seen significant changes over the decades, yet some influential figures from the 1990s continue to serve in key positions today. In this slideshow, we take a closer look at the longest serving members of Congress.

Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi
First Elected: 1987
Years Served: 36 years (as of 2023)

Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell
Mitch McConnell
First Elected: 1984
Years Served: 39 years (as of 2023)

Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley
Chuck Grassley
First Elected: 1980
Years Served: 43 years (as of 2023)

Ed Markey

Ed Markey
Ed Markey
First Elected to House: 1976
First Elected to Senate: 2013
Years Served: 47 years

Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
First Elected: 1996
Years Served: 27 years (as of 2023)

Chuck Schumer

Chuck Schumer
Chuck Schumer
First Elected: 1980
Years Served: 43 years (as of 2023)

Hal Rogers

Hal Rogers
Hal Rogers
First Elected: 1981
Years Served: 42 years (as of 2023)

Chris Smith

Chris Smith
Chris Smith
First Elected: 1994
Years Served: 29 years (as of 2023)

Steny Hoyer

Steny Hoyer
Steny Hoyer
First elected: 1981
Years Served: 42 years (as of 2023)

Dick Durbin

Dick Durbin
Dick Durbin
First Elected: 1997
Years Served: 26 years (as of 2023)

Marcy Kaptur

Marcy Kaptur
Marcy Kaptur
First Elected: 1983
Years Served: 40 years (as of 2023)

Ben Cardin

Ben Cardin
Ben Cardin
First Elected to House: 1987
First Elected to Senate: 2007
Years Served: 36 years