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What record does John Dingell hold in the United States Congress?

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John Dingell is the longest-serving member of the United States Congress. He has served in the House of Representatives since 1955, and is currently the Dean of the United States House of Representatives. Dingell has represented the 16th district of Michigan, which includes the city of Detroit, for all but two years of his career. He is a Democrat, and is known for his work on environmental issues.
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