Adolph J. Sabath | |
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| 35th Dean of the United States House of Representatives | |
| In office April 1, 1934 – November 6, 1952 | |
| Preceded by | Edward W. Pou |
| Succeeded by | Robert L. Doughton |
| Chair of the House Rules Committee | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – November 6, 1952 | |
| Speaker | Sam Rayburn |
| Preceded by | Leo E. Allen |
| Succeeded by | Leo E. Allen |
| In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1947 | |
| Speaker | Joseph W. Byrns Sr. William B. Bankhead Sam Rayburn |
| Preceded by | John J. O'Connor |
| Succeeded by | Leo E. Allen |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois | |
| In office March 4, 1907 – November 6, 1952 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Michalek |
| Succeeded by | James Bowler |
| Constituency | 5th district (1907–49) 7th district (1949–52) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adolph Joachim Sabath April 4, 1866 Záboří, Kingdom of Bohemia, Austrian Empire |
| Died | November 6, 1952 (aged 86) Bethesda, Maryland, United States |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Chicago College of Law |
| Profession | Business (real estate), lawyer |
Adolph Joachim Sabath (April 4, 1866 – November 6, 1952) was an American politician. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Chicago, Illinois, from 1907 until his death in Bethesda, Maryland on November 6, 1952. From 1934 to 1952, he served as the Dean of the United States House of Representatives as the longest-serving member of the body, a distinction he retained until John Dingell surpassed him on August 9, 2013.