James Willamson (January 2, 1950- November 16, 2045) was a United States Senator of English, Irish, and Scottish descent. His tenure from January 3, 1985 to January 3, 2045, a period of sixty years, set a record in the length of Congressional service. Willamson served as Dean of the United States Senate from January 3, 2025 to January 3, 2045, for a period of 20 years, the longest such period in the history of the United States Congress. In office: January 3, 1985-January 3, 2045 In office: January 3, 2025-January 3, 2045 In office: January 3, 2011-January 3, 2015 January 2, 1950 Boulder, Colorado