The Congressional Vitality Index (CVI)

Spotlighting members 70+ clinging to power despite age, health concerns, and decades of entrenchment.

Status Categories

PRIME (90-100): Still highly effective and accountable
FADING (70-89): Showing signs of decline
LIFE SUPPORT (50-69): Barely functioning, serious concerns
CRITICAL CONDITION (30-49): Urgent need for replacement
FLATLINED (0-29): Complete failure to serve constituents

Age & Tenure (20 points): How old and how long serving
Electoral Vulnerability (20 points): Can voters actually replace them?
Health & Capacity (20 points): Can they perform their duties?
Effectiveness & Relevance (20 points): Are they still legislating? Are they out of touch?
Controversy & Scandals (20 points): Ethics, criminal or constituent problems?