The Dean of the House is the member with the longest unbroken record of service in several legislatures. Specific positions include:
- Dean of the United States House of Representatives.
- Dean of the House of Commons, the dean in the Canadian House of Commons.
- Father of the House, the equivalent in the British House of Commons.
- Father of the Dáil, the equivalent in Dáil Éireann.
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