John Dingell

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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.

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active years end date

1965-01-03, 1995-01-05, 2003-01-03, 2009-01-05, 2011-01-05, 2013-01-03

active years start date

1955-12-13, 1965-01-03, 1981-01-05, 1995-01-03, 2003-01-03, 2007-01-05, 2009-01-05, 2013-01-03

alma mater

Georgetown University

battle

World War II

birth date

1926-07-08

birth name

John David Dingell Jr.

birth place

Colorado Springs Colorado

military rank

Second lieutenant

office

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

party

Democratic Party (United States)

region

Michigan, Michigan's 12th congressional district, Michigan's 15th congressional district, Michigan's 16th congressional district

residence

Dearborn Michigan

service end year

1946-01-01T00:00:00+02:00

service start year

1944-01-01T00:00:00+02:00

spouse

Deborah Dingell

successor

Henry Waxman, Joe Barton, Thomas J. Bliley Jr., William D. Ford