Ms. Musgrave, a 55-year-old first-term member of Congress who is running for re-election this year, declined to say much about herself or her district.

Jay Wasson (born October 24, 1956) is a first-term Republican member of the Missouri Senate representing the 20th district.

Dan W. Brown (born December 22, 1950) is a first-term Republican member of the Missouri Senate representing the 16th district.

Mike Kehoe (born December 22, 1950) is a first-term Republican member of the Missouri Senate representing the 6th district.

Among the Democrats who overcame primary challenges yesterday were several first-term members who had been thought by political analysts to be vulnerable.

Before he had even reached his desk and re-focused on the proceedings, another first-term member had been recognized for the floor and immediately moved to table the bill.

Mr. Kanjorski won with the help of first-term members - the majority of freshmen Democrats and Republicans.

For example, Robert K. Sweeney, a first-term member of the New York State Assembly, has spent his entire adult life in government.

One state Senator who narrowly won re-election was Kevin S. Parker, a first-term member.

The Council would be filled with so many freshmen that at least seven committees would have to be led by a first-term member.