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A longtime Maryland Democrat and one of the longest-serving members in Congress survived a stroke over the weekend his team announced Tuesday. Rep. Steny Hoyer, 85, has represented Maryland in Congress since first being elected in 1981. 'On Sunday night, August 11, Rep. Steny Hoyer experienced a mild ischemic stroke and sought medical treatment,' Hoyer spokesperson Margaret Mulkerrin wrote in a statement. 'Mr. Hoyer has responded well to treatment and has no lingering symptoms. He expects to resume his normal schedule next week.' 'Mr. Hoyer’s wife and family extend their deepest thanks to his medical team,' the statement concluded.