John David Dingell Jr. (born July 8 1926) is an American politician who has been a member of the United States House of Representatives since December 13 1955. He is a member of the Democratic Party.He is the longest-serving member of the House having served for over 58 years; he has the longest uninterrupted Congressional tenure in U.S. history and is the currently serving member of Congress with the longest tenure. He is also the current and longest-serving Dean of the U.S.
Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Chairman Emeritus of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, 43rd Dean of the United States House of Representatives
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