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Robert Lee "Bob" Doughton (November 7, 1863–October 1, 1954), of Alleghany County, North Carolina, sometimes known as "Farmer Bob," was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina for 42 consecutive years (1911–1953). For his last few months in Congress, he was the Dean of the United States House of Representatives.
A Democrat originally from Laurel Springs, North Carolina, Doughton was for 18 years the chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, and as such, co-sponsored, held hearings on, and oversaw the passage of the Social Security Act in 1935. Doughton was also instrumental in the creation of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
In private life, Doughton was a farmer and banker. Before being elected to Congress, Doughton served one term in the North Carolina Senate (1908-09) and was director of the state Prison Board (1909-11).
His elder brother was Rufus A. Doughton, who was at various times Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives and Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina.
See also
External links
- Congressional Biography
- House Ways and Means Committee
- "Doughton's determination creates Parkway"
- Robert L. Doughton at Find A Grave
| Honorary titles | ||
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| Preceded by Adolph Joachim Sabath |
Dean of the House November 1952 – January 1953 |
Succeeded by Sam Rayburn |
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