They are probably referring to Daniel Inouye, who served in World War 2 and in the Senate for 8 terms.
A Senator is in office for 2 years at a time.
fillibustering
Senator Schatz supports the legalization of same-sex marriage and the repeal of DOMA.
Filibuster
Filibuster.
In Hawai`i, we say loa or loloa for the word long.
A term of a senator is 6 years.
Senator Akaka believes DOMA is unconstitutional and is co-sponsoring the Respect for Marriage Act which seeks to repeal DOMA.
filibuster novanet
Six years for a Senator in the United States.
Senator Inouye believed DOMA is unconstitutional and was co-sponsoring the Respect for Marriage Act which seeks to repeal DOMA. The Senator passed away on December 17, 2012.
lōihi