About
Politician and Democrat who became member of the US House of Representatives in 1955 and served 29 consecutive terms. He became Dean of the House in 1995 and has Chaired the House Energy and Commerce Committee for many years.
Before Fame
He received his Bachelor's degree in chemistry from Georgetown University in 1949.
Trivia
He is the longest serving member of Congress, having been continuously serving since 1955.
Family Life
He had four children from his marriage to Helen Henebry.
Associated With
He brought an action against George W. Bush alleging he the Constitution in the passing of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
