James Polk was the closest to serving exactly 14 years in the House. John Q. Adams(~17) , James Garfield(~18) and Gerald Ford(~24) all served for more than 14 years in the lower House.
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John Quincy Adams served 17 years in the house, even returning to the house after his days as President.
Adams served in the US House of Representatives for 18 years after he was President.
2 years
The term served by a member of the House of Representatives is two years. A person can serve in the House of Representatives as long as that person is re-elected. Some members of the House of Representatives have served most of their political career in the House of Representatives.
2 Years for a House member, 6 for a senator.
2 Years for a House member, 6 for a senator.
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He was 38 when first elected and served for 8 years.
21 Years in the Senate, 4 in the House of Representatives.
yes. He was elected in 1789 and served 8 years
I understand that Abraham Lincoln served only 2 years in Washington in the House of Representatives. Then, 12 years later he was elected President. That's very limited experience for a leader who turned out great.