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U.S. House of Representatives observes moment of silence for former Michigan Rep. John Dingell

Dingell died Thursday

A moment of silence was observed on Capitol Hill in honor of former Michigan Rep. John Dingell.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives paid tribute to former Michigan Congressman John Dingell on Capitol Hill Friday. 

A moment of silence was observed in remembrance of Dingell. Dingell, 92, died Thursday. He represented Michigan for 59 years and was the longest serving member of Congress on record. 

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The scene on Capitol Hill can be watched here:

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