Michigan Congressman John Dingell becomes the longest serving member of Congress in American history on June 7, having served over 57 years, and about 21,000 days, and 25,000 votes.
The nearly 87 year old Congressman won a special election to replace his father. who had passed away.
Dingell will break the record of longevity of Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia.
The Congress will celebrate the event on June 13, when there will be a ceremony in Statuary Hall in the US Capitol, honoring Dingell.
This is an event unlikely to be surpassed, although one cannot be sure of what the future might hold, as to another Congressional member breaking the record!
Ronald writes, “This is an event unlikely to be surpassed…”
I hope this historical milestone becomes a permanent one. Given the revolting performance collectively of both houses of Congress, I support term limits. And, with nothing specifically being stated by me against U.S. Rep. John Dingell (D-Michigan #12), it’s clear to me that the function of U.S. government has been abused by many a career politician.
Nothing personal. No sympathy as well. It is so common these days that, after leaving Congress, America’s brightest-and-best go off to the private sector to work for special interests [corporations] to advance those agendas.