Up until last year, Pennsylvania congressman Galusha Grow held the record for the longest period of nonconsecutive service in the House with nearly 31 years. He left the House in 1863 and was re-elected in 1894. Sitting congressman Rick Nolan of Minnesota now holds the record.
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Trivia Time! Thursday’s trivia answer
Prior to the 113th Congress, who held the record for the longest period of nonconsecutive service in the House?
