David Scott Dies in Office, Fifth Death for the 119th Congress

Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia died at age 80, becoming the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office and narrowing the Democrats’ House margin to 212–218 (including a GOP-leaning independent). The piece notes Scott’s long civil-rights legacy and leadership on the House Agriculture Committee, while also listing the other 119th Congress members who have died so far—Doug LaMalfa, Gerry Connolly, Raúl Grijalva, and Sylvester Turner—who range in age from 65 to 87, highlighting the aging profile of the current Congress and its impact on governance.