Robert Lee Doughton served as a Representative from North Carolina in the United States Congress from 1911 to 1953. A member of the Democratic Party, Robert Lee Doughton contributed to the legislative process during 21 terms in office.
Robert Lee Doughton’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Robert Lee Doughton participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.
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). A Democrat originally from Laurel Springs, North Carolina, he was the Dean of the United States House of Representatives for his last few months in Congress. He is the longest-serving member ever of the United States House of Representatives from the state of North Carolina. In the 1930s Doughton was a key player in the creation of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the passage of the Social Security Act. According to one study, Doughton was part of a “hardy band of southern liberals in Congress” that was “inspired and directed” by Franklin Roosevelt’s leadership.
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