John Dingell

John D. Dingell represents Michigan's fifteenth district in the U.S. House of Representatives. On February 10, 2009, Dingell became the longest-serving member of the House in U.S. history, holding his seat for over 53 years.ABC News: Dingell Becomes Longest-Serving House Member (February 10, 2009)

Dingell headed the powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce until he was unseated by fellow Democratic representative Henry Waxman in November 2008.The New York Times: Longtime Head of House Energy Panel Is Ousted (November 20, 2008)

Dingell was the head of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce until November 2008. As a Representative from Michigan, Dingell was favored by labor groups and auto industry interests to keep the post. However, Dingell's age, and a challenge from Henry Waxman, who is generally considered more liberal and a more fervent environmentalist, caused his House colleagues to vote him out of the position by a margin of 137 to 122. Waxman was previously the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.The New York Times: Longtime Head of House Energy Panel Is Ousted (November 20, 2008)