Social media users have coined a fresh nickname for 90-year-old Republican Senator Chuck Grassley: the ultimate matchmaker.

In a recent social media update on Monday, Senator Grassley revealed that he had just attended the wedding of two of his employees, Jennifer Heins, his chief of staff, and Nick Davis, a former aide.

This was not the first office romance that had culminated in marriage during the senator's tenure. In fact, he proudly noted that Jennifer and Nick were the 20th couple to tie the knot after initially meeting within his office.

Alongside this announcement, Senator Grassley shared a heartwarming photograph of himself and his wife, Barbara, who have been married for 69 years, standing beside the newlyweds during their wedding ceremony in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

This revelation from the senator, who is well-known for his frequent social media posts, often showcasing pictures of his corn farm, quickly caught the attention of singles in the Washington, DC area.

Some playfully mused about abandoning dating apps in favor of seeking love in the senator's office.

"Shoot what kind of job openings you got?" one user wrote, while another called him "Chuckster the ultimate DC matchmaker".

While some chimed in with congratulations and marital guidance for the couple, others suggested the large number of staff marriages was a sign the senator had overstayed his welcome in Congress.

After the death of California Senator Dianne Feinstein, Mr Grassley is now the oldest member of Congress. Having served in office for 48 years, he was elected to his eighth term representing the state of Iowa last year.

"Tell me you've been in office waaay too long without actually telling me," one person replied to Mr Grassley's post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

While Mr Grassley has not commented on his matchmaking abilities, he reportedly faces stiff competition from a lawmaker across the aisle - Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

A spokesperson for Mr. Schumer told the New York Times in 2016 that there were 13 "Schumer marriages" and 14 "Schumer babies".

Staffers told the paper in 2012 that Mr Schumer was known to "cajole, nag, and outright pester his staff (at least those he perceives as receptive to such pestering) toward connubial bliss"

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