Robert L. Doughton

Robert Lee (Bob) Doughton (1863-1954), sometimes known as "Farmer Bob," was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina for 42 consecutive years (1911-1953). A Democrat, Doughton was for 18 years the chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, and as such, co-sponsored and held hearings, and oversaw the passage of the Social Security Act in 1935. Doughton was also instrumental in the creation of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Related Topics:
United States House of Representatives - North Carolina - U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means - Social Security Act - Blue Ridge Parkway

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

His elder brother was Rufus A. Doughton, who was at various times Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives and Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina.

Related Topics:
Rufus A. Doughton - North Carolina House of Representatives - Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

See also:

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

U.S. Congressional Delegations from North Carolina

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~