In January 1995, John Dingell, Jr. became the Dean, or the longest-serving member of the House and, as of 2013, the father and his son have represented the southeastern Michigan area for 80 years.
In January 1995, John Dingell, Jr. became the Dean, or the longest-serving member of the House and swore in Newt Gingrich as Speaker. Together, as of 2013, the father and his son have represented the southeastern Michigan area for 80 years.