markedly changed. >> when i came to the congress in 1987 there were 12 democratic women. now there are over 90 and we want more. >> reporter: the news prompting an immediate shakeup. steny hoyer announced at 83 he would not run for leadership. current number 3, 82-year-old jim clyburn signaling he will let a new team ascend signaling the way for hakeem jefferies as the next democratic leader. >> i'm very comfortable saying i believe every member of the congressional black caucus could vote for hakeem jefferies. >> his two deputies could be 59-year-old katheryn clark and 53-year-old pete aguilar. it's a generational change some have long sought. >> she's a historic speaker.