71st United States Congress
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The Seventy-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch
of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate
and the United States House of Representatives
. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1929 to March 4, 1931, during the first two years of Herbert Hoover
's presidency. The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives
was based on the Thirteenth Decennial Census of the United States in 1910
. Both chambers had a Republican
majority. This congress saw the most special elections of any congress with 27 in all.
The count below identifies party affiliations at the beginning of the first session of this Congress, and includes members from vacancies and newly admitted states, when they were first seated. Changes resulting from subsequent replacements are shown below in the "Changes in membership" section.
TOTAL members: 96
TOTAL members: 435
, which indicate the cycle of their election. In this Congress, Class 1 meant their term began in this Congress, requiring reelection in 1934; Class 2 meant their term ended with this Congress, requiring reelection in 1930; and Class 3 meant their term began in the last Congress, requiring reelection in 1932.
(D). J. Lister Hill
(D). Henry B. Steagall
(D). Lamar Jeffers
(D). LaFayette L. Patterson
(D). William B. Oliver
(D). Miles C. Allgood
(D). Edward B. Almon
(D). George Huddleston
(D). William B. Bankhead
(D)
(D)
(D). William A. Oldfield
(D)
(D). Harry L. Englebright
(R). Charles F. Curry
(R), until October 10, 1930, vacant thereafter. Florence P. Kahn
(R). Richard J. Welch
(R). Albert E. Carter
(R). Henry E. Barbour
(R). Arthur M. Free
(R). William E. Evans
(R). Joe Crail
(R). Philip D. Swing
(R)
(R). Charles B. Timberlake
(R). Guy U. Hardy
(R). Edward T. Taylor
(D)
(R). Richard P. Freeman
(R). John Q. Tilson
(R). Schuyler Merritt
(R). James P. Glynn
(R)
(R)
(D). Robert A. Green
(D). Thomas A. Yon
(D). Ruth Bryan Owen
(D)
(D). Edward E. Cox
(D). Charles R. Crisp
(D). William C. Wright
(D). Leslie J. Steele
(D)
(R). Addison T. Smith
(R)
(R). Morton D. Hull
(R). Elliott W. Sproul
(R). Thomas A. Doyle
(D). Adolph J. Sabath
(D). James T. Igoe
(D). M. Alfred Michaelson
(R). Stanley H. Kunz
(D). Frederick A. Britten
(R). Carl R. Chindblom
(R). Frank R. Reid
(R). John T. Buckbee
(R). William R. Johnson
(R). John C. Allen
(R). Burnett M. Chiperfield
(R), from November 4, 1930. William E. Hull
(R). Homer W. Hall
(R). William P. Holaday
(R). Charles Adkins (R). Henry T. Rainey
(D). Frank M. Ramey
(R). Edward M. Irwin
(R). William W. Arnold
(D). Thomas S. Williams
(R)
(R). Arthur H. Greenwood
(D). James W. Dunbar
(R). Harry C. Canfield
(D). Noble J. Johnson
(R). Richard N. Elliott
(R). Louis L. Ludlow
(D). Albert H. Vestal
(R). Fred S. Purnell
(R). William R. Wood
(R). Albert R. Hall
(R). David Hogg
(R). Andrew J. Hickey
(R)
(R). F. Dickinson Letts
(R). Thomas J. B. Robinson
(R). Gilbert N. Haugen
(R). Cyrenus Cole
(R). C. William Ramseyer
(R). Cassius C. Dowell
(R). Lloyd Thurston
(R). Charles E. Swanson
(R). Lester J. Dickinson
(R). Ed H. Campbell
(R)
(R). Ulysses S. Guyer
(R). William H. Sproul
(R). Homer Hoch
(R). James G. Strong
(R). Charles I. Sparks
(R). Clifford R. Hope
(R). William A. Ayres
(D)
(D). David H. Kincheloe
(D)
(D). Whitmell P. Martin
(D)
(R). Wallace H. White, Jr.
(R). John E. Nelson
(R). Donald F. Snow
(R)
(D). Linwood L. Clark
(R). Vincent L. Palmisano
(D). J. Charles Linthicum
(D). Stephen W. Gambrill
(D). Frederick N. Zihlman
(R)
(R). William Kirk Kaynor (R)
(R). Earl C. Michener
(R). Joseph L. Hooper
(R). John C. Ketcham
(R). Carl E. Mapes
(R). Grant M. Hudson
(R). Louis C. Cramton
(R). Bird J. Vincent
(R). James C. McLaughlin
(R). Roy O. Woodruff
(R). Frank P. Bohn
(R). W. Frank James
(R). Clarence J. McLeod
(R)
(R). Frank Clague (R). August H. Andresen (R). Melvin J. Maas
(R). Walter H. Newton
(R)
(D). Wall Doxey
(D). William M. Whittington (D). T. Jefferson Busby
(D). Ross A. Collins
(D). Robert S. Hall
(D). Percy E. Quin
(D). James W. Collier
(D)
(D). Ralph F. Lozier
(D). Jacob L. Milligan
(D). David W. Hopkins
(R). Edgar C. Ellis
(R). Thomas J. Halsey
(R). John W. Palmer
(R). William L. Nelson
(D). Clarence A. Cannon
(D). Henry F. Niedringhaus
(R). John J. Cochran
(D). Leonidas C. Dyer
(R). Charles E. Kiefner
(R). Dewey J. Short
(R). Joe J. Manlove
(R). Rowland L. Johnston
(R)
(D). Scott Leavitt
(R)
(D). Willis G. Sears
(R). Edgar Howard
(D). Charles H. Sloan
(R). Fred G. Johnson
(R). Robert G. Simmons
(R)
(R). Edward H. Wason
(R)
(R). Isaac Bacharach
(R). Harold G. Hoffman
(R). Charles A. Eaton
(R). Ernest R. Ackerman
(R). Randolph Perkins
(R). George N. Seger
(R). Fred A. Hartley, Jr.
(R). Franklin W. Fort
(R). Frederick R. Lehlbach
(R). Oscar L. Auf der Heide
(D). Mary T. Norton
(D)
(R)
(R). William F. Brunner
(D). George W. Lindsay
(D). Thomas H. Cullen
(D). Loring M. Black, Jr.
(D). Andrew L. Somers
(D). John F. Quayle
(D), died November 27, 1930
(D). John H. Kerr
(D). Charles L. Abernethy
(D). Edward W. Pou
(D). Charles M. Stedman
(D)
(R). Thomas Hall
(R). James H. Sinclair
(R)
(R). William E. Hess
(R). Roy G. Fitzgerald
(R). John L. Cable
(R). Charles J. Thompson
(R). Charles C. Kearns
(R). Charles Brand
(R). Grant E. Mouser, Jr.
(R). William W. Chalmers
(R). Thomas A. Jenkins
(R). Mell G. Underwood
(D). John C. Speaks
(R). Joseph E. Baird
(R). Francis Seiberling
(R). C. Ellis Moore
(R). Charles B. McClintock
(R). William M. Morgan
(R). B. Frank Murphy
(R). John G. Cooper
(R). Charles A. Mooney
(D). Robert Crosser
(D). Chester C. Bolton
(R)
(R). William W. Hastings
(D). Wilburn Cartwright
(D). Thomas D. McKeown
(D). Ulysses S. Stone
(R). Jed J. Johnson (D). James V. McClintic
(D). Milton C. Garber
(R)
(R). Robert R. Butler
(R). Franklin F. Korell
(R)
(R). George S. Graham
(R). Harry C. Ransley
(R). Benjamin M. Golder
(R). James J. Connolly
(R). George A. Welsh
(R). George P. Darrow
(R). James Wolfenden
(R). Henry W. Watson
(R). William W. Griest
(R)
(R). Richard S. Aldrich
(R). Jeremiah E. O'Connell
(D)
(D). Butler B. Hare
(D). Frederick H. Dominick
(D). John J. McSwain
(D). William F. Stevenson (D). Allard H. Gasque
(D). Hampton P. Fulmer
(D)
(R). Royal C. Johnson
(R). William Williamson
(R)
(R). J. Will Taylor
(R). Sam D. McReynolds
(D). Cordell Hull
(D). Ewin L. Davis
(D). Joseph W. Byrns, Sr. (D). Edward Everett Eslick
(D). Gordon Browning
(D). Jere Cooper
(D). Hubert Fisher
(D)
(D). John C. Box
(D). Morgan G. Sanders
(D). Sam Rayburn
(D). Hatton W. Sumners
(D). Luther Alexander Johnson (D). Clay Stone Briggs
(D). Daniel E. Garrett
(D). Joseph J. Mansfield
(D). James P. Buchanan
(D). Oliver H. Cross
(D). Fritz G. Lanham
(D). Guinn Williams
(D). Augustus McCloskey
(D)
(R). Elmer O. Leatherwood
(R)
(R). Ernest Willard Gibson
(R)
(R). Andrew J. Montague
(D). Patrick H. Drewry
(D). Joseph Whitehead
(D). Clifton A. Woodrum
(D). Jacob A. Garber
(R). R. Walton Moore
(D). Joseph C. Shaffer
(R). Henry St. George Tucker III
(D)
(R). Lindley H. Hadley
(R). Albert Johnson
(R). John W. Summers
(R). Samuel B. Hill
(D)
(R). Frank L. Bowman
(R). John M. Wolverton
(R). James A. Hughes
(R)
(R). John M. Nelson
(R). John C. Schafer
(R). William H. Stafford
(R). Florian Lampert
(R)
(R). Victor S. K. Houston (R). Pedro Guevara
. Camilo Osías
. Félix Córdova Dávila
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
and the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1929 to March 4, 1931, during the first two years of Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Herbert Clark Hoover was the 31st President of the United States . Hoover was originally a professional mining engineer and author. As the United States Secretary of Commerce in the 1920s under Presidents Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge, he promoted partnerships between government and business...
's presidency. The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
was based on the Thirteenth Decennial Census of the United States in 1910
United States Census, 1910
The Thirteenth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau on April 15, 1910, determined the resident population of the United States to be 92,228,496, an increase of 21.0 percent over the 76,212,168 persons enumerated during the 1900 Census...
. Both chambers had a Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
majority. This congress saw the most special elections of any congress with 27 in all.
Major events
- March 4, 1929: Herbert C. Hoover became President of the United States
- October 24, 1929 – October 29, 1929: Wall Street Crash of 1929Wall Street Crash of 1929The Wall Street Crash of 1929 , also known as the Great Crash, and the Stock Market Crash of 1929, was the most devastating stock market crash in the history of the United States, taking into consideration the full extent and duration of its fallout...
: Three multi-digit percentage drops wipe out more than $30 billion from the New York Stock Exchange (10 times greater than the annual budget of the federal government). - October 25, 1929: Former U.S. Interior Secretary Albert B. FallAlbert B. FallAlbert Bacon Fall was a United States Senator from New Mexico and the Secretary of the Interior under President Warren G. Harding, infamous for his involvement in the Teapot Dome scandal.-Early life and family:...
is convicted of bribery for his role in the Teapot Dome scandal, becoming the first Presidential cabinet member to go to prison for actions in office.
Major legislation
- June 15, 1929: Agriculture Marketing ActAgriculture Marketing ActUnder the administration of Herbert Hoover, the Agriculture Marketing Act of 1929 established the Federal Farm Board with a revolving fund of half a billion dollars. The original act was sponsored by Hoover in an attempt to stop the downward spiral of crop prices by seeking to buy, sell and store...
, ch. 24, - June 18, 1929: Reapportionment Act of 1929Reapportionment Act of 1929The Reapportionment Act of 1929 was a combined census and reapportionment bill passed by the United States Congress that established a permanent method for apportioning a constant 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives according to each census...
, ch. 28, - June 17, 1930: Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act, ch. 497, , (including: Title III, Plant Patent ActPlant Patent ActThe Plant Patent Act of 1930 is a United States federal law spurred by the work of Luther Burbank....
) - March 3, 1931: Davis–Bacon Act, ch. 411,
Party summary
Senate
- Republican (R)Republican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
: 56 (majority) - Democratic (D)Democratic Party (United States)The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
: 39 - Farmer-Labor (FL)Minnesota Farmer-Labor PartyThe Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party was a political party in the United States state of Minnesota, the most successful and longest-lasting of the constituent elements of the national Farmer–Labor Party movement, which had a presence in other states...
: 1
TOTAL members: 96
House of Representatives
- Republican (R)Republican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
: 270 (majority) - Democratic (D)Democratic Party (United States)The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
: 164 - Farmer-Labor (FL)Minnesota Farmer-Labor PartyThe Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party was a political party in the United States state of Minnesota, the most successful and longest-lasting of the constituent elements of the national Farmer–Labor Party movement, which had a presence in other states...
: 1
TOTAL members: 435
Senate
- President: Charles CurtisCharles CurtisCharles Curtis was a United States Representative, a longtime United States Senator from Kansas later chosen as Senate Majority Leader by his Republican colleagues, and the 31st Vice President of the United States...
(R) - President pro temporePresident pro tempore of the United States SenateThe President pro tempore is the second-highest-ranking official of the United States Senate. The United States Constitution states that the Vice President of the United States is the President of the Senate and the highest-ranking official of the Senate despite not being a member of the body...
: George H. MosesGeorge H. MosesGeorge Higgins Moses was a U.S. diplomat and political figure.He graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 1887 and Dartmouth College with the class of 1890....
(R) - Majority leader: James E. Watson (R)
- Minority leader: Joseph T. Robinson (D)
- Majority whipAssistant party leaders of the United States SenateThe Assistant Majority and Minority Leaders of the United States Senate are the second-ranking members of the party leadership of the United States Senate....
: Simeon D. FessSimeon D. FessSimeon Davison Fess was a Republican politician and educator from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.-Early life:...
(R) - Minority whipAssistant party leaders of the United States SenateThe Assistant Majority and Minority Leaders of the United States Senate are the second-ranking members of the party leadership of the United States Senate....
: Morris SheppardMorris SheppardJohn Morris Sheppard was a Democratic United States Congressman and United States Senator from Texas. He authored the Eighteenth Amendment and introduced it in the Senate, so that he is referred to as "the father of national Prohibition."-Biography:John Morris Sheppard was born in Morris County...
(D)
House of Representatives
- SpeakerSpeaker of the United States House of RepresentativesThe Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, or Speaker of the House, is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives...
: Nicholas LongworthNicholas LongworthNicholas Longworth IV was a prominent American politician in the Republican Party during the first few decades of the 20th century...
(R) - Majority leader: John Q. TilsonJohn Q. TilsonJohn Quillin Tilson was a Republican politician in the United States, on both state and national levels, and a lawyer....
(R) - Minority leaderMinority leader of the United States House of RepresentativesThe House Minority Leader is one of the party leaders of the United States House of Representatives. This title is currently held by Democratic Representative Nancy Pelosi of California....
: John N. GarnerJohn Nance GarnerJohn Nance Garner, IV , was the 32nd Vice President of the United States and the 44th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives .- Early life and family :...
(D)
Members
This list is arranged by chamber, then by state. Senators are listed in order of seniority, and Representatives are listed by district.Senate
Senators were elected every two years, with one-third beginning new six year terms with each Congress. Preceding the names in the list below are Senate class numbersClasses of United States Senators
The three classes of United States Senators are currently made up of 33 or 34 Senate seats. The purpose of the classes is to determine which Senate seats will be up for election in a given year. The three groups are staggered so that one of them is up for election every two years.A senator's...
, which indicate the cycle of their election. In this Congress, Class 1 meant their term began in this Congress, requiring reelection in 1934; Class 2 meant their term ended with this Congress, requiring reelection in 1930; and Class 3 meant their term began in the last Congress, requiring reelection in 1932.
Alabama
- 2: J. Thomas Heflin (D)
- 3: Hugo L. BlackHugo BlackHugo Lafayette Black was an American politician and jurist. A member of the Democratic Party, Black represented Alabama in the United States Senate from 1927 to 1937, and served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1937 to 1971. Black was nominated to the Supreme...
(D)
Arizona
- 1: Henry F. AshurstHenry F. AshurstHenry Fountain Ashurst was an American Democratic politician and one of the first two Senators from Arizona. Largely self-educated, he served as a district attorney and member of the Arizona Territorial legislature before fulfilling his childhood ambition of joining the United States Senate...
(D) - 3: Carl T. Hayden (D)
Arkansas
- 2: Joseph T. RobinsonJoseph Taylor RobinsonJoseph Taylor Robinson was an American politician from Arkansas, of the Democratic Party. He was a state representative, U.S. Representative, 23rd Governor of Arkansas, U.S...
(D) - 3: Thaddeus H. CarawayThaddeus H. CarawayThaddeus Horatius Caraway was a Democratic Party politician from Arkansas who represented the state first in the U.S. House of Representatives and then in the U.S. Senate ....
(D)
California
- 1: Hiram W. JohnsonHiram JohnsonHiram Warren Johnson was a leading American progressive and later isolationist politician from California; he served as the 23rd Governor from 1911 to 1917, and as a United States Senator from 1917 to 1945.-Early life:...
(R) - 3: Samuel M. ShortridgeSamuel M. ShortridgeSamuel Morgan Shortridge was a Republican Senator from California.A descendant of Daniel Boone, he was born in Mount Pleasant, Iowa and moved to California as a child with his family, which settled in San Jose in 1875. He practiced law in San Francisco, California for most of his life.He lost the...
(R)
Colorado
- 2: Lawrence C. PhippsLawrence C. PhippsLawrence Cowle Phipps was a United States Senator representing Colorado from 1919 until 1931.Phipps was born in Amityville, Pennsylvania but grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he joined the Carnegie Steel Company as a clerk. His uncle, Henry Phipps, was the second largest shareholder in...
(R) - 3: Charles W. WatermanCharles W. WatermanCharles Winfield Waterman was a United States Senator from Colorado. Born in Waitsfield, Washington County, Vermont, he attended the rural schools and St. Johnsbury Academy. He graduated from the University of Vermont at Burlington in 1885, and taught school in Connecticut and also at Fort Dodge,...
(R)
Connecticut
- 3: Hiram Bingham, IIIHiram Bingham IIIHiram Bingham, formally Hiram Bingham III, was an academic, explorer, treasure hunter and politician from the United States. He made public the existence of the Quechua citadel of Machu Picchu in 1911 with the guidance of local indigenous farmers...
(R) - 1: Frederic C. WalcottFrederic C. WalcottFrederic Collin Walcott was a United States Senator from Connecticut. Born in New York Mills, Oneida County, New York, he attended the public schools of Utica, New York and graduated from Lawrenceville School in 1886, from Phillips Academy in 1887 and from Yale University in 1891, where he was a...
(R)
Delaware
- 2: Daniel O. HastingsDaniel O. HastingsDaniel Oren Hastings was an American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Republican Party, who served two terms as U.S. Senator from Delaware.-Early Life and Family:...
(R) - 1: John G. Townsend, Jr.John G. Townsend, Jr.John Gillis Townsend, Jr. was an American businessman and politician from Selbyville, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Republican Party, who served as Governor and two terms as U. S. Senator from Delaware....
(R)
Florida
- 3: Duncan U. FletcherDuncan U. FletcherDuncan Upshaw Fletcher was an American lawyer and politician of the Democratic Party. Senator Fletcher was the longest serving U.S. Senator in Florida's history.-Early life and career:...
(D) - 1: Park TrammellPark TrammellPark Monroe Trammell , an American politician of the Democratic Party, was the 21st Governor of Florida and represented Florida in the United States Senate from 1917 until 1936....
(D)
Georgia
- 2: William J. HarrisWilliam J. HarrisWilliam Julius Harris was a United States Senator from the state of Georgia. He was a great-grandson of Charles Hooks, who had been a Representative from North Carolina, and son-in-law of Joseph Wheeler, Confederate General and Representative from Alabama.- Early life :Harris was born in Cedartown...
(D) - 3: Walter F. GeorgeWalter F. GeorgeWalter Franklin George was an American politician from the state of Georgia. He was a long-time United States Senator and was President pro tempore. He was a Democrat.-Early years:...
(D)
Idaho
- 2: William E. BorahWilliam Edgar BorahWilliam Edgar Borah was a prominent Republican attorney and longtime United States Senator from Idaho noted for his oratorical skills and isolationist views. One of his nicknames later in life was "The Lion of Idaho."...
(R) - 3: John W. ThomasJohn W. ThomasJohn W. Thomas was an American Politician. A Republican, he served on two occasions as a United States Senator from Idaho, both times appointed after his predecessor died in office.-Early life:...
(R)
Illinois
- 2: Charles S. DeneenCharles S. DeneenCharles Samuel Deneen was the 23rd Governor of Illinois, serving from 1905 to 1913, and was the first to serve two terms. He served as a U.S. Senator from Illinois, 1925–1931. Deneen also served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives in 1892...
(R) - 3: Otis F. GlennOtis F. GlennOtis Ferguson Glenn was a Republican United States Senator from the State of Illinois.He was born in Mattoon, Illinois on August 27, 1879. After graduating law school in 1900 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he began practicing law in Murphysboro...
(R)
Indiana
- 3: James E. WatsonJames Eli WatsonJames Eli Watson was a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from Indiana. He was the Senate's second official majority leader. While an article published by the Senate gives his year of birth as 1862, this is most probably incorrect.He was born in Winchester, Indiana, one of six children...
(R) - 1: Arthur R. RobinsonArthur Raymond RobinsonArthur Raymond Robinson was a United States Senator from Indiana.-Early life:Born in Pickerington, Ohio, Robinson attended the common schools, graduated from the Ohio Northern University in 1901, the Indiana University Law School at Indianapolis in 1910, and the University of Chicago in 1913...
(R)
Iowa
- 2: Daniel F. SteckDaniel F. SteckDaniel Frederic Steck , was the only Iowa Democrat in the United States Senate between the American Civil War and the Great Depression. He was sworn in as Senator only after an extraordinary election challenge, in which his apparent defeat at the polls by a Progressive Party ally running as a...
(D) - 3: Smith W. BrookhartSmith W. BrookhartSmith Wildman Brookhart , was twice elected as a Republican to represent Iowa in the United States Senate. He was considered an "insurgent" within the Republican Party; his criticisms of the Harding and Coolidge Administrations and of business interests alienated others within the Republican...
(R)
Kansas
- 2: Arthur CapperArthur CapperArthur Capper was an American politician from Kansas. He was the 20th Governor of Kansas from 1915 to 1919 and a United States Senator from 1919 to 1949....
(R) - 3: Henry J. AllenHenry Justin AllenHenry Justin Allen was the 21st Governor of Kansas and U.S. Senator from Kansas .Allen was born in Warren County, Pennsylvania to John and Rebecca Elizabeth Allen...
(R), from April 1, 1929 – November 30, 1930- George McGillGeorge McGillGeorge S. McGill was an American politician from Kansas.Born in Lucas County, Iowa, he moved with his parents to Kansas when he was 5. He graduated from Central Normal College in Great Bend, Kansas at the turn of the century and was admitted to the state bar two years later...
(D), from December 1, 1930
- George McGill
Kentucky
- 2: Frederic M. SackettFrederic M. SackettFrederic Mosley Sackett served as a United States Senator from Kentucky and ambassador to Germany during the Hoover Administration....
(R)- John M. RobsionJohn M. RobsionJohn Marshall Robsion , a Republican, represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives....
(R) - Ben M. WilliamsonBen M. WilliamsonBen Mitchell Williamson was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Kentucky.Born in Pike County, Kentucky, Williamson attended the rural schools of Kentucky and Bethany College in West Virginia. He engaged in the wholesale hardware business at Catlettsburg, Kentucky, from 1886 to 1924, and then at...
(D)
- John M. Robsion
- 3: Alben W. BarkleyAlben W. BarkleyAlben William Barkley was an American politician in the Democratic Party who served as the 35th Vice President of the United States , under President Harry S. Truman....
(D)
Louisiana
- 2: Joseph E. RansdellJoseph E. RansdellJoseph Eugene Ransdell was a United States Representative and Senator from Louisiana. Born in Alexandria, the seat of Rapides Parish in central Louisiana, Ransdell attended public schools. In 1882, he graduated from Union College in Schenectady, New York...
(D) - 3: Edwin S. BroussardEdwin S. BroussardEdwin Sidney Broussard I was a United States senator from Louisiana. He was born in the village of Loureauville in Iberia Parish in the sugar-growing country of south Louisiana and attended public schools. He graduated from the Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge in 1896. He taught in the...
(D)
Maine
- 1: Frederick HaleFrederick HaleFrederick Hale was a politician from the U.S. state of Maine, representing the state in the United States Senate from 1917 to 1941. He was the son of Eugene Hale, the grandson of Zachariah Chandler, both also U.S. Senators, brother of diplomat Chandler Hale, and the cousin of U.S...
(R) - 2: Arthur R. GouldArthur R. GouldArthur Robinson Gould was a United States Senator from Maine.Born in Corinth, Maine, he attended the common schools and East Corinth Academy. He moved first to Bangor, Maine, where he opened a candy factory and met and married his wife, and then to Presque Isle, Maine, in 1887...
(R)
Maryland
- 3: Millard E. TydingsMillard TydingsMillard Evelyn Tydings was an attorney, author, soldier, state legislator, and served as a Democratic Representative and Senator in the United States Congress from Maryland.-Early life:...
(D) - 1: Phillips Lee GoldsboroughPhillips Lee GoldsboroughPhillips Lee Goldsborough I , was a Republican member of the United States Senate representing State of Maryland from 1929 to 1935...
(R)
Massachusetts
- 2: Frederick H. GillettFrederick H. GillettFrederick Huntington Gillett was an American politician during the early 20th century. Frederick H. Gillett was born in Westfield, Massachusetts to Edward Bates Gillett and Lucy Fowler Gillett . He graduated from Amherst College in 1874 and Harvard Law School in 1877. He began the practice of...
(R) - 1: David I. WalshDavid I. WalshDavid Ignatius Walsh was a United States politician from Massachusetts. As a member of the Democratic Party, he served in the state legislature and then as Lieutenant Governor and then as the 46th Governor . His first term in the U.S...
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Michigan
- 2: James J. CouzensJames J. CouzensJames J. Couzens was a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan, the Mayor of Detroit, an industrialist, and philanthropist.-Early life and career:...
(R) - 1: Arthur H. VandenbergArthur H. VandenbergArthur Hendrick Vandenberg was a Republican Senator from the U.S. state of Michigan who participated in the creation of the United Nations.-Early life and family:...
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Minnesota
- 1: Henrik ShipsteadHenrik ShipsteadHenrik Shipstead was an American politician. He served in the United States Senate from March 4, 1923, to January 3, 1947, from the state of Minnesota in the 68th, 69th, 70th, 71st, 72nd, 73rd, 74th, 75th, 76th, 77th, 78th, and 79th Congresses...
(FL) - 2: Thomas D. SchallThomas D. SchallThomas David Schall was an American lawyer and politician. He served in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate from Minnesota. He was initially elected as a Progressive but later joined the Republican Party.Schall was born in Reed City, Michigan, and moved...
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Mississippi
- 2: B. Patton HarrisonPat HarrisonByron Patton "Pat" Harrison was a Mississippi politician who served as a Democrat in the United States House of Representatives from 1911 to 1919 and in the United States Senate from 1919 until his death....
(D) - 1: Hubert D. StephensHubert D. StephensHubert Durrett Stephens was an American politician who served as a Democratic United States Senator from Mississippi from 1923 until 1935....
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Missouri
- 3: Harry B. HawesHarry B. HawesHarry Bartow Hawes was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate from Missouri....
(D) - 1: Roscoe C. PattersonRoscoe C. PattersonRoscoe Conkling Patterson was a United States Representative and Senator from Missouri.Born in Springfield, Missouri, he attended public and private schools, Drury College, and the University of Missouri in Columbia. He graduated from the law department of Washington University Roscoe Conkling...
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Montana
- 2: Thomas J. WalshThomas J. WalshThomas James Walsh was a lawyer and Democratic Party politician from Helena, Montana, in the United States.-Background:...
(D) - 1: Burton K. WheelerBurton K. WheelerBurton Kendall Wheeler was an American politician of the Democratic Party and a United States Senator from 1923 until 1947.-Early life:...
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Nebraska
- 2: George W. NorrisGeorge William NorrisGeorge William Norris was a U.S. politician from the state of Nebraska and a leader of progressive and liberal causes in Congress...
(R) - 1: Robert B. HowellRobert B. HowellRobert Howell was a Trial Attorney and a member of the Justice League. He was born in Fort Pierce, Florida. He graduated from Harvard in 2005. Afterwards he went to the Harvard School of Law. He moved to Miami , Florida in 2007....
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Nevada
- 1: Key PittmanKey PittmanKey Denson Pittman was a United States Senator from Nevada. He was a Democrat.Pittman was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1872 and was educated by private tutors and at the Southwestern Presbyterian University in Clarksville, Tennessee. He studied law, then later became a lawyer...
(D) - 3: Tasker L. OddieTasker OddieTasker Lowndes Oddie was an American politician. He was the 12th Governor of Nevada and a United States Senator. He was a member of the Republican Party.-Biography:...
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New Hampshire
- 3: George H. MosesGeorge H. MosesGeorge Higgins Moses was a U.S. diplomat and political figure.He graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 1887 and Dartmouth College with the class of 1890....
(R) - 2: Henry W. KeyesHenry W. KeyesHenry Wilder Keyes was an American farmer, banker, and Republican politician from Haverhill, New Hampshire. Born in 1863 in Newbury, Vermont, he was raised in New Hampshire. His father was a prominent New England farmer, merchant, and railroad investor. Keyes graduated from Harvard with a B.A...
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New Jersey
- 2: Walter E. EdgeWalter Evans EdgeWalter Evans Edge was an American politician. A Republican, he was twice the Governor of New Jersey, from 1917 to 1919 and again from 1944 to 1947, serving as governor during both World War I and World War II...
(R)- David Baird, Jr.David Baird, Jr.David Baird, Jr. was a U.S. Senator from New Jersey.Born in Camden, New Jersey to Senator David Baird, Baird Jr. graduated from Lawrenceville School in 1899 and from Princeton University in 1903...
(R) - Dwight W. MorrowDwight MorrowDwight Whitney Morrow was an American businessman, politician, and diplomat.-Life:Born in Huntington, West Virginia, he moved with his parents, James E. and Clara Morrow to Allegheny, Pennsylvania in 1875. His father James, was principal of Marshall College, which is now Marshall University...
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- David Baird, Jr.
- 1: Hamilton F. KeanHamilton Fish KeanHamilton Fish Kean was a U.S. senator from New Jersey.Kean was the son of Lucy and John Kean. He was related to several prominent American politicians including his great-grandfather John Kean , his brother John Kean , and his son Robert Kean...
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New Mexico
- 2: Sam G. BrattonSam G. BrattonSam Gilbert Bratton was a Democratic Party politician from the state of New Mexico who served in the United States Senate from 1925 until 1933....
(D) - 1: Bronson M. CuttingBronson M. CuttingBronson Murray Cutting was a United States Senator from New Mexico, publisher, and military attaché.-Biography:Bronson Cutting was born in Great River, Long Island, New York, on June 23, 1888 at his family's country seat of Westbrook. He was the third of four children born to William Bayard...
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New York
- 1: Royal S. CopelandRoyal S. CopelandRoyal Samuel Copeland was an American academic, homeopathic physician, and politician who held elected offices in both Michigan and New York . He represented New York in the United States Senate from 1923 until 1938.-Early life and medical career:Born in Dexter, Michigan to parents Roscoe P....
(D) - 3: Robert F. WagnerRobert F. WagnerRobert Ferdinand Wagner I was an American politician. He was a Democratic U.S. Senator from New York from 1927 to 1949.-Origin and early life:...
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North Carolina
- 2: Furnifold McL. SimmonsFurnifold McLendel SimmonsFurnifold McLendel Simmons was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1887 to 1889 and U.S. senator from the state of North Carolina between 1901 and 1931. He served as chairman of the powerful Committee on Finance from 1913 - 1919...
(D) - 3: Lee S. OvermanLee Slater OvermanLee Slater Overman was a Democratic U.S. senator from the state of North Carolina between 1903 and 1930. He was born in Salisbury, N.C., the son of William H. and Mary E. Slater Overman. He attended Trinity College , Class of 1874, where he was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity...
(D)- Cameron A. MorrisonCameron A. MorrisonCameron A. Morrison was the 55th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1921 to 1925.He was born in 1869 in Richmond County, North Carolina. With the backing of Sen. Furnifold Simmons and the help of race-baiting tactics employed by A. D. Watts, Morrison defeated O. Max Gardner in the...
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- Cameron A. Morrison
North Dakota
- 1: Lynn J. FrazierLynn FrazierLynn Joseph Frazier was a politician from North Dakota, serving as a U.S. Senator from 1923 to 1941 and the 12th Governor of North Dakota of that state from 1917 until being recalled in 1921. He was the first American governor ever successfully recalled from office...
(R) - 3: Gerald P. NyeGerald NyeGerald Prentice Nye was a United States politician, representing North Dakota in the U.S. Senate from 1925-45...
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Ohio
- 1: Simeon D. FessSimeon D. FessSimeon Davison Fess was a Republican politician and educator from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.-Early life:...
(R) - 3: Theodore E. BurtonTheodore E. BurtonTheodore Elijah Burton was a Republican politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives and U.S. Senate....
(R)- Roscoe C. McCullochRoscoe C. McCullochRoscoe Conkling McCulloch was a Republican politician from Ohio who served in the United States House of Representatives and U.S. Senate....
(R) - Robert J. BulkleyRobert J. BulkleyRobert Johns Bulkley was a United States Democratic Party politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives, and in the United States Senate from 1930 until 1939....
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- Roscoe C. McCulloch
Oklahoma
- 2: William B. PineWilliam B. PineWilliam Bliss Pine was a United States Senator from Oklahoma. Born in Illinois, he moved to Kansas and finally Oklahoma, where he became a prominent busineman and oil producer. As a senator, he was economically conservative, but considered progressive in his agricultural positions...
(R) - 3: J. W. Elmer Thomas (D)
Oregon
- 2: Charles L. McNaryCharles L. McNaryCharles Linza McNary was a United States Republican politician from Oregon. He served in the Senate from 1917 to 1944, and was Senate Minority Leader from 1933 to 1944. In the Senate, McNary helped to pass legislation that led to the construction of Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River, and worked...
(R) - 3: Frederick SteiwerFrederick SteiwerFrederick Steiwer was an American politician and lawyer in the state of Oregon. A native of the state, he was county district attorney and member of the Oregon State Senate from Eastern Oregon and a veteran of World War I. A Republican, he was elected to the United States Senate and served there...
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Pennsylvania
- 1: David A. ReedDavid A. ReedDavid Aiken Reed was an American lawyer and Republican party politician from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate....
(R) - 3: William S. VareWilliam S. VareWilliam Scott Vare was an American construction contractor and Republican Party politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He represented Pennsylvania in the U.S House and won a contested election to the United States Senate.-Youth:Bill Vare was the youngest of three Vare brothers who were all...
(R)- Joseph R. GrundyJoseph R. GrundyJoseph Ridgway Grundy was an American textile manufacturer and Republican Party politician from Bristol, Pennsylvania. He represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate.He was educated at Swarthmore College...
(R) - James J. DavisJames J. DavisJames John Davis was an American steel worker and Republican Party politician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He served as U.S. Secretary of Labor and represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate...
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- Joseph R. Grundy
Rhode Island
- 2: Jesse H. MetcalfJesse H. MetcalfJesse Houghton Metcalf was a United States Senator from Rhode Island. Born in Providence, he was educated in private schools there, studied textile manufacturing in Yorkshire, England, and engaged in textile manufacturing. In 1889 Metcalf received a large bequest from his father's business...
(R) - 1: Felix HebertFelix HebertFelix Hebert was a United States Senator from Rhode Island. Born near St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada, he came to the United States when his parents, Edouard and Catherine Hebert, returned in 1880 and resumed their residence in the town of Coventry, Rhode Island.He attended La Salle Academy...
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South Carolina
- 3: Ellison D. SmithEllison D. SmithEllison DuRant "Cotton Ed" Smith was a Democratic Party politician from the U.S. state of South Carolina. He represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from 1909 until 1944....
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South Dakota
- 3: Peter NorbeckPeter NorbeckPeter Norbeck served as the ninth Governor of South Dakota, and as a United States Senator. Norbeck was the first Governor of South Dakota to have been born within the borders of the state.-Biography:...
(R) - 2: William H. McMasterWilliam H. McMasterWilliam Henry McMaster was the tenth Governor of South Dakota, serving from 1921 until 1925, and also a United States Senator from that state. He died at the age of 91 in 1968. He was a member of the Republican Party....
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Tennessee
- 1: Kenneth D. McKellarKenneth McKellarKenneth Douglas McKellar was an American politician from Tennessee who served as a United States Representative from 1911 until 1917 and as a United States Senator from 1917 until 1953...
(D) - 2: Lawrence D. TysonLawrence TysonLawrence Davis Tyson was an American general, politician and textile manufacturer, operating primarily out of Knoxville, Tennessee, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He commanded the 59th Brigade of the 30th Infantry during World War I, and served as a Democratic United States...
(D)- William E. BrockWilliam Emerson BrockWilliam Emerson Brock was a Democratic United States Senator from Tennessee from 1929 to 1931. William Emerson Brock (March 14, 1872 August 5, 1950) was a Democratic United States Senator from Tennessee from 1929 to 1931. William Emerson Brock (March 14, 1872 August 5, 1950) was a Democratic...
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- William E. Brock
Texas
- 2: Morris SheppardMorris SheppardJohn Morris Sheppard was a Democratic United States Congressman and United States Senator from Texas. He authored the Eighteenth Amendment and introduced it in the Senate, so that he is referred to as "the father of national Prohibition."-Biography:John Morris Sheppard was born in Morris County...
(D) - 1: Thomas T. Connally (D)
Utah
- 3: Reed Smoot (R)
- 1: William H. KingWilliam H. KingWilliam Henry King was an American lawyer, politician, and jurist from Salt Lake City, Utah. A Democrat, he represented Utah in the United States Senate from 1917 until 1941.-Life:...
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Vermont
- 1: Frank L. GreeneFrank L. GreeneFrank Lester Greene was a United States Representative and Senator from Vermont. Born in St. Albans, Vermont, he attended the public schools and was employed by the Central Vermont Railway Co. in various capacities from 1883 to 1891...
(R)- Frank C. PartridgeFrank C. PartridgeFrank Charles Partridge was a United States Senator from Vermont.- Biography :Frank Charles Partridge was in East Middlebury, Vermont to Charles Frank Partridge and Sarah Ann Partridge. He graduated from Amherst College in 1882 and from the Columbia University Law School in 1884, earning an LL.B...
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- Frank C. Partridge
- 3: Porter H. DalePorter H. DalePorter Hinman Dale was a member of both the United States House of Representatives and later the United States Senate from Vermont.-Early life and career:Dale was born in Island Pond, Vermont in 1867....
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Virginia
- 1: Claude A. SwansonClaude A. SwansonClaude Augustus Swanson was an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician from Virginia.He served seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, from 1893 until 1906, was the 45th Governor of Virginia from 1906 until 1910, and represented Virginia as a United States Senator from 1910 until...
(D) - 2: Carter GlassCarter GlassCarter Glass was a newspaper publisher and politician from Lynchburg, Virginia. He served many years in Congress as a member of the Democratic Party. As House co-sponsor, he played a central role in the development of the 1913 Glass-Owen Act that created the Federal Reserve System. Glass...
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Washington
- 3: Wesley L. JonesWesley Livsey Jones-External links:...
(R) - 1: Clarence C. DillClarence DillClarence Cleveland Dill was an American politician from the state of Washington. He was a Democrat.Dill was born in Knox County, Ohio. He attended Ohio Wesleyan University, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi....
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West Virginia
- 2: Guy D. Goff (R)
- 1: Henry D. HatfieldHenry D. HatfieldHenry Drury Hatfield was a Republican politician from Logan County, West Virginia. He served a term as the 14th Governor of the state, in addition to one term in the United States Senate...
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Wisconsin
- 1: Robert M. La Follette, Jr.Robert M. La Follette, Jr.Robert Marion "Young Bob" La Follette, Jr. was an American senator from Wisconsin from 1925 to 1947, the son of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., the brother of Philip La Follette, and Fola La Follette, whose husband was the playwright George Middleton.- Early life:La Follette was born in Madison,...
(R) - 3: John J. BlaineJohn J. BlaineJohn James Blaine was the 24th Governor of Wisconsin and a United States Senator. He served as Mayor of Boscobel, on the Grant County Board of Supervisors, Wisconsin Attorney General, and in the Wisconsin State Senate...
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Wyoming
- 2: Francis E. WarrenFrancis E. WarrenFrancis Emroy Warren was an American politician of the Republican Party best known for his years in the United States Senate representing Wyoming.-Early life and military service:...
(R)- Patrick J. SullivanPatrick Joseph SullivanPatrick Joseph Sullivan was the mayor of Casper, Wyoming from 1897 to 1898 and was a Republican member of the United States Senate from Wyoming from 1929 to 1930....
(R) - Robert D. CareyRobert D. CareyRobert Davis Carey was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming and was an important political figure in the state of Wyoming. He was a Republican.In 1919, Carey was elected the 11th Governor of Wyoming and served as such until 1923...
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- Patrick J. Sullivan
- 1: John B. KendrickJohn B. KendrickJohn Benjamin Kendrick was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Wyoming.Kendrick was born near Rusk, Texas, where he attended the public schools, and then moved to Wyoming in 1879 and settled on a ranch near Sheridan, where he raised cattle.He was a member of the State...
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House of Representatives
The names of members of the House of Representatives are preceded by their districts.Alabama
. John McDuffieJohn McDuffie
John McDuffie was born in River Ridge, Alabama in Monroe County on September 25, 1883. He was educated by private tutors. He attended college at Southern University in Greensboro. He later attended Alabama Polytechnic Institute in Auburn, Alabama, where he in graduated in 1904...
(D). J. Lister Hill
J. Lister Hill
Joseph Lister Hill was a Democratic U.S. Senator from the state of Alabama. He was elected to fill the term left by the resignation of Dixie Bibb Graves and was reelected five times, serving in the Senate from January 11, 1938 until January 3, 1969...
(D). Henry B. Steagall
Henry B. Steagall
Henry Bascom Steagall was a United States Representative from Alabama. He was chairman of the Committee on Banking and Currency and in 1933 co-sponsored the Glass–Steagall Act with Carter Glass, an act that introduced banking reforms and established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ....
(D). Lamar Jeffers
Lamar Jeffers
Lamar Jeffers was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Anniston, Alabama, Jeffers attended the public schools and the Alabama Presbyterian College at Anniston.He served with the Alabama National Guard from 1904 to 1914....
(D). LaFayette L. Patterson
Lafayette L. Patterson
LaFayette Lee Patterson was a United States Representative from Alabama. He served three terms in the U. S. Congress, from 1928 to 1933....
(D). William B. Oliver
William Bacon Oliver
William Bacon Oliver was a Congressman from Alabama.He was born in Eutaw, Alabama, graduated from the University of Alabama in 1887 and from the law department in 1889...
(D). Miles C. Allgood
Miles C. Allgood
Miles Clayton Allgood was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Chepultepec , Blount County, Alabama, Allgood attended the common schools of his native county and was graduated from the State Normal College at Florence, Alabama , in 1898.He taught school in Blount County...
(D). Edward B. Almon
Edward B. Almon
Edward Berton Almon was a democratic member of the United States House of Representatives who represented northwest Alabama's 8th congressional district.- Early life :Almon was born near Moulton, Alabama in Lawrence County, April 18, 1860...
(D). George Huddleston
George Huddleston
George Huddleston was a U.S. Representative from Alabama, father of George Huddleston, Jr.Born on a farm near Lebanon, Tennessee, Huddleston attended the common schools....
(D). William B. Bankhead
William B. Bankhead
William Brockman Bankhead was an American politician from Alabama who served as U.S. Representative and Speaker of the House. He was a Democrat. Bankhead was a prominent supporter of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal of pro-labor union legislation, thus clashing with most other southern...
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Arizona
. Lewis W. DouglasLewis Williams Douglas
Lewis Williams Douglas was an American politician, diplomat, businessman and academic.-Early life and education:...
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Arkansas
. William J. DriverWilliam J. Driver
William Joshua Driver was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.Born near Osceola, Arkansas, Driver attended the public schools.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1894 and commenced practice in Osceola, Arkansas....
(D). William A. Oldfield
William Allan Oldfield
William Allan Oldfield was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.Born in Franklin, Arkansas, he served as the House minority whip between 1921 and 1928....
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- Pearl Peden OldfieldPearl Peden OldfieldPearl Peden Oldfield was a U.S. Democratic politician. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Arkansas.She was born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas...
(D). Claude A. FullerClaude A. FullerClaude Albert Fuller — was a lawyer, farmer, member of Arkansas State House of Representatives from 1903–05, and of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 3rd District of Arkansas from 1929-39....
(D). Otis WingoOtis WingoOtis Theodore Wingo was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas, husband of Effiegene Wingo.Born in Weakley County, Tennessee, Wingo attended the public schools, Bethel College at McKenzie, Tennessee, McFerrin College at Martin, Tennessee, and Valparaiso University.He taught school.He studied law.He...
(D) - Effiegene L. WingoEffiegene Locke WingoEffiegene Locke Wingo was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas, wife of Otis Theodore Wingo and great-great-great-granddaughter of Matthew Locke....
(D). Heartsill RagonHeartsill RagonHeartsill Ragon was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.Born in Dublin, Arkansas, Ragon attended the common schools, the Clarksville High School, the College of the Ozarks , Clarksville, Arkansas, and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.He graduated from the law department of Washington and...
(D). David D. GloverDavid Delano GloverDavid Delano Glover was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.-Life and work:Born in Prattsville in Grant County, Glover attended the public schools of Prattsville and Sheridan, the seat of Grant County....
(D). Tilman B. Parks (D)
- Pearl Peden Oldfield
California
. Clarence F. LeaClarence F. Lea
Clarence Frederick Lea was a U.S. Representative from California.Born near Highland Springs, California, in southwestern Lake County, Lea attended Lakeport Academy in Lakeport, and Stanford University. He obtained a degree in law from the University of Denver, in Denver, Colorado, in 1898...
(D). Harry L. Englebright
Harry Lane Englebright
Harry Lane Englebright was a U.S. political figure. He served as the House minority whip between 1933 and 1943....
(R). Charles F. Curry
Charles F. Curry
Charles Forrest Curry was a U.S. Representative from California and the father of Charles Forrest Curry, Jr.....
(R), until October 10, 1930, vacant thereafter. Florence P. Kahn
Florence Prag Kahn
Florence Prag Kahn was an American teacher and politician who in 1925 became the first Jewish woman to serve in the United States Congress. She was only the fifth woman to serve in Congress, and the second from California, after fellow San Franciscoan Mae Nolan...
(R). Richard J. Welch
Richard J. Welch
Richard Joseph Welch was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Monroe County, New York, Welch was educated in the public schools.He moved to California in early boyhood and settled in San Francisco....
(R). Albert E. Carter
Albert E. Carter
Albert Edward Carter was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Lemoncove, near Visalia, Tulare County, California. He attended the public schools was graduated from San Jose State Normal School in 1903. He taught school six years and then was graduated from the law...
(R). Henry E. Barbour
Henry E. Barbour
Henry Ellsworth Barbour was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, New York, Barbour attended the public schools of his native city, the local "Free Academy" at Ogdensburg, Union College at Schenectady, New York, and the law department of George Washington...
(R). Arthur M. Free
Arthur M. Free
Arthur Monroe Free was a United States Representative from California. He was born in San Jose, California. He attended the public schools of Santa Clara and the University of the Pacific. He graduated from Stanford University in 1901 and from its law department in 1903. He was admitted to the...
(R). William E. Evans
William E. Evans
William Elmer Evans was a Republican United States Congressman from California.-Biography:William Elmer Evans was born in Laurel County, Kentucky in 1877. He was educated at public schools and Sue Bennett Memorial College, in London, Kentucky.Evans studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1902...
(R). Joe Crail
Joe Crail
Joe Crail was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa. He attended the public schools and graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa in 1898....
(R). Philip D. Swing
Phil Swing
Philip David "Phil" Swing is a former American Republican politician from Imperial County, California.-Biography:...
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Colorado
. William R. EatonWilliam R. Eaton
William Robb Eaton was a U.S. Representative from Colorado, nephew of Charles Aubrey Eaton.Born in Pugwash, Province of Nova Scotia, Canada, Eaton immigrated to the United States with his parents who settled in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1878, and in Denver, Colorado, in 1881.He attended public and...
(R). Charles B. Timberlake
Charles B. Timberlake
Charles Bateman Timberlake was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Wilmington, Ohio, Timberlake attended the common schools and Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana from 1871 to 1874.He taught school....
(R). Guy U. Hardy
Guy U. Hardy
Guy Urban Hardy was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Abingdon, Illinois, Hardy attended the public schools, Albion Normal College, Albion, Illinois, and Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky. He taught school in Illinois and Florida 1890-1893. He moved to Canon City, Colorado, in...
(R). Edward T. Taylor
Edward T. Taylor
Edward Thomas Taylor was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Taylor was born on a farm near Metamora, Illinois. He attended the common schools of Illinois and Kansas, and graduated from the high school at Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1881. Taylor moved to Leadville, Colorado and was principal of...
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Connecticut
. E. Hart FennE. Hart Fenn
Edward Hart Fenn was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Fenn attended private schools, Hartford High School, and Yale University....
(R). Richard P. Freeman
Richard P. Freeman
Richard Patrick Freeman was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in New London, Connecticut, Freeman attended the public schools....
(R). John Q. Tilson
John Q. Tilson
John Quillin Tilson was a Republican politician in the United States, on both state and national levels, and a lawyer....
(R). Schuyler Merritt
Schuyler Merritt
Schuyler Merritt was a United States Representative from Connecticut. He was born in New York City, and moved with his parents to Stamford, Connecticut in 1855. Schuyler prepared for college at private schools in that city and graduated from Yale College in 1873 and from Columbia Law School, New...
(R). James P. Glynn
James P. Glynn
James Peter Glynn was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Winsted, Connecticut, Glynn attended the public schools.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1895 and commenced practice in Winsted, Connecticut....
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- Edward W. GossEdward W. GossEdward Wheeler Goss was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, Goss attended the public schools and was graduated from Hill School, Pottstown, Pennsylvania....
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- Edward W. Goss
Delaware
. Robert G. HoustonRobert G. Houston
Robert Griffith Houston was an American lawyer, publisher and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Republican Party, who served four terms as U.S. Representative from Delaware...
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Florida
. Herbert J. DraneHerbert J. Drane
Herbert Jackson Drane was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Franklin, Kentucky, Drane attended the public schools of Louisville, Kentucky, and Brevards Academy at Franklin, Kentucky....
(D). Robert A. Green
Robert A. Green
Robert Alexis Green was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born near Lake Butler, Bradford County , Florida, Green attended the rural schools....
(D). Thomas A. Yon
Tom A. Yon
Thomas Alva Yon was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Yon was born near Blountstown, Florida. At the age of five his family moved to a farm in Jackson County, Florida. Yon attended rural schools and graduated from Lanier Southern Business College in Macon, Georgia, in 1903...
(D). Ruth Bryan Owen
Ruth Bryan Owen
Ruth Bryan Owen was the daughter of William Jennings Bryan and mother of Helen Rudd Brown. A Democrat, in 1929 she became Florida’s first woman representative in the United States Congress, coming from Florida’s 4th district. Representative Owen was also the first woman to earn a spot on the...
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Georgia
. Charles G. EdwardsCharles Gordon Edwards
Charles Gordon Edwards was a U.S. political figure from the state of Georgia.Edwards was born in Daisy, Georgia in 1878 and attended the Gordon Institute in Barnesville, Georgia and Florida State College in Lake City...
(D). Edward E. Cox
Edward E. Cox
Edward Eugene "Eugene" or "Goober" Cox served as a U.S. Representative from Georgia for nearly twenty-eight years. A conservative Democrat who supported segregation and opposed President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "New Deal," Cox became the most senior Democrat on the House Committee on Rules...
(D). Charles R. Crisp
Charles R. Crisp
Charles Robert Crisp was a U.S. Representative from Georgia, son of Charles Frederick Crisp.Born in Ellaville, Georgia, Crisp attended the public schools of Americus, Georgia....
(D). William C. Wright
William C. Wright
William Carter Wright was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born on a farm in Carroll County, Georgia, Wright moved with his parents to Newnan, Georgia, in 1869.He attended the common and high schools of Newnan....
(D). Leslie J. Steele
Leslie Jasper Steele
Leslie Jasper Steele was an American politician and lawyer.-Biography:Steele was born in Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia to Michael A. and Martha Lucinda Smith Steele, Georgia, and graduated from Oxford College of Emory University in 1893...
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- Robert C. W. RamspeckRobert RamspeckRobert C. Word Ramspeck was an American politician and businessman.-Biography:Ramspeck was born in Decatur, Georgia. As a young man he was a federal police officer. He was admitted to the bar in 1920. He would go on to be a Democratic congressman from Georgia from 1929 to 1945. In the period of...
(D). Samuel RutherfordSamuel Rutherford (Georgia politician)Samuel Rutherford was an American politician, businessman, jurist and lawyer.Rutherford was born near Culloden, Georgia in 1870, attended Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens in 1881 with a Bachelor of Laws degree...
(D). Malcolm C. TarverMalcolm C. TarverMalcolm Connor Tarver was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born in Rural Vale, Georgia, Tarver attended the public schools.He was graduated from the law department of Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, in 1904....
(D). Charles H. BrandCharles Hillyer BrandCharles Hillyer Brand was an American politician, businessman, jurist and lawyer.Brand was born in Loganville, Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia in Athens in 1881. He was admitted to the state bar in 1882....
(D). Thomas M. BellThomas Montgomery BellThomas Montgomery Bell was an American politician who served as House majority whip from 1913 to 1915.Bell was born in Nacoochee Valley, near Cleveland, Georgia. He graduated from Moore’s Business University at Atlanta, then taught public school in Cleveland from 1878 to 1879. He then worked as a...
(D). Carl VinsonCarl VinsonCarl Vinson was a United States Representative from Georgia. He was a Democrat and the first person to serve for more than 50 years in the United States House of Representatives...
(D). William C. LankfordWilliam Chester LankfordWilliam Chester Lankford was an American politician, teacher, jurist and lawyer from the state of Georgia....
(D). William W. LarsenWilliam Washington LarsenWilliam Washington Larsen was a United States Representative from Georgia.-Personal life:Larsen was born in Hagan, Georgia. He attended the Bryan Institute in Lanier, Georgia, the South Georgia Military Academy in Thomasville, Georgia, and the University of Georgia in Athens; however, he did not...
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- Robert C. W. Ramspeck
Idaho
. Burton L. FrenchBurton L. French
Burton Lee French was a United States Representative from Idaho. French served as a Republican in the House from 1903 to 1909, 1911 to 1915 and 1917 to 1933. With a combined 26 years in office, he remains the longest-serving U.S...
(R). Addison T. Smith
Addison T. Smith
Addison Taylor Smith was a United States Representative from Idaho. Smith served as a Republican in the House from 1913 to 1933....
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Illinois
. Oscar S. De PriestOscar Stanton De Priest
Oscar Stanton De Priest was an American lawmaker and civil rights advocate who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1929 to 1935. He was the first African American to be elected to Congress in the 20th century....
(R). Morton D. Hull
Morton D. Hull
Morton Denison Hull was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Hull attended the public schools and Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire, in 1885. He graduated from Harvard University in 1892. He was admitted to the bar in 1892 and commenced the practice of law in...
(R). Elliott W. Sproul
Elliott W. Sproul
Elliott Wilford Sproul was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Apohaqui, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada, Sproul attended the public schools. He moved to Boston, Massachusetts in 1879 and to Chicago, Illinois in 1880, and engaged in the building and contracting business. He was...
(R). Thomas A. Doyle
Thomas A. Doyle
Thomas Aloysius Doyle of Chicago was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1923-1931.He also served as a member of the Chicago City Council from 1914 to 1918 and from 1931 to 1935, and as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1918 to 1923...
(D). Adolph J. Sabath
Adolph J. Sabath
Adolph Joachim Sabath was an American politician. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Chicago, Illinois, from 1907 until his death.He immigrated to America at age 15, became active in real estate, and received his LL.B...
(D). James T. Igoe
James T. Igoe
James Thomas Igoe was a United States Representative from Illinois. He attended the St. Ignatius College . He became engaged in the printing and publishing business in 1907....
(D). M. Alfred Michaelson
M. Alfred Michaelson
Magne Alfred Michaelson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county in Southern Norway...
(R). Stanley H. Kunz
Stanley H. Kunz
Stanley Henry Kunz was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, Kunz attended the public schools, St...
(D). Frederick A. Britten
Frederick A. Britten
Frederick Albert Britten was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Career:Born in Chicago, Illinois, Britten attended Healds Business College, San Francisco, California. He was a Construction worker and a Business executive before his political career began. He served as member of the Chicago,...
(R). Carl R. Chindblom
Carl R. Chindblom
Carl Richard Chindblom was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Chindblom attended the public schools. He was graduated from Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, in 1890 and from the Kent College of Law at Chicago in 1898...
(R). Frank R. Reid
Frank R. Reid
Frank R. Reid was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. He was christened without a middle name and chose the letter "R" for an initial....
(R). John T. Buckbee
John T. Buckbee
John Theodore Buckbee was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm near Rockford, Illinois, Buckbee attended the public schools of Rockford....
(R). William R. Johnson
William Richard Johnson
William Richard Johnson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Rock Island, Illinois, Johnson moved with his parents to Freeport, Illinois, in 1879....
(R). John C. Allen
John Clayton Allen
John Clayton Allen was an American politician who represented Illinois in the United States House of Representatives from 1925-1933....
(R). Burnett M. Chiperfield
Burnett M. Chiperfield
Burnett Mitchell Chiperfield was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, father of Robert Bruce Chiperfield.-Early life:...
(R), from November 4, 1930. William E. Hull
William E. Hull
William Edgar Hull was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Lewistown, Illinois, Hull attended the common schools, Lewistown High School, and Illinois College at Jacksonville, Illinois....
(R). Homer W. Hall
Homer W. Hall
Homer William Hall was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Shelbyville, Illinois, Hall moved with his parents to Bloomington, Illinois, in 1876....
(R). William P. Holaday
William P. Holaday
William Perry Holaday was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Ridgefarm, Illinois, Holaday attended the common schools, Vermilion Grove Academy, Penn College in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and the University of Missouri.He graduated from the law department of the University of Illinois at Urbana...
(R). Charles Adkins (R). Henry T. Rainey
Henry T. Rainey
Henry Thomas Rainey was a prominent U.S. politician during the first third of the 20th century. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1903 to 1921 and from 1923 to his death as a Democrat from Illinois, and was its Speaker during the famous Hundred days of Franklin D...
(D). Frank M. Ramey
Frank M. Ramey
Frank Marion Ramey was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Hillsboro, Illinois, Ramey attended the public schools and was graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1900....
(R). Edward M. Irwin
Edward M. Irwin
Edward Michael Irwin was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born near Leasburg, Missouri, Irwin attended the public schools of his native city. He taught school in Leasburg, Missouri and also attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. He was graduated from Missouri Medical...
(R). William W. Arnold
William W. Arnold
William Wright Arnold was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Life and career:Born in Oblong, Illinois, Arnold attended the country schools of his native county and Austin College, Effingham, Illinois....
(D). Thomas S. Williams
Thomas Sutler Williams
Thomas Sutler Williams was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Louisville, Illinois, Williams attended Willis district school, Louisville High School, and Austin College, Effingham, Illinois.He studied law....
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- Claude V. ParsonsClaude V. ParsonsClaude VanCleve Parsons was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm near McCormick, Pope County, Illinois, Parsons attended the public schools....
(D). Edward E. DenisonEdward E. DenisonEdward Everett Denison was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Marion, Illinois, Denison attended the public schools....
(R). Ruth Hanna McCormickRuth Hanna McCormickRuth Hanna, Ruth Hanna McCormick or Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms was a United States Representative from Illinois.-Life:Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms was the daughter of Mark Hanna and the wife of Sen...
(R). Richard YatesRichard Yates (son)Richard Yates, Jr. was the 22nd Governor of Illinois from 1901 to 1905. From 1919 to 1933, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois. Although he failed to receive his party's nomination in 1928 to the Seventy-first Congress, he was later appointed nominee and elected in place...
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- Claude V. Parsons
Indiana
. Harry E. RowbottomHarry E. Rowbottom
Harry Emerson Rowbottom was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Aurora, Indiana, Rowbottom moved with his parents to Ludlow, Kentucky, in 1885.He attended the common schools....
(R). Arthur H. Greenwood
Arthur H. Greenwood
Arthur Herbert Greenwood was an United States Representative for Indiana for 2nd District from 1923–1933 and for the 7th District 1933–1939. Greenwood was defeated in 1938....
(D). James W. Dunbar
James W. Dunbar
James Whitson Dunbar was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in New Albany, Indiana, Dunbar attended the public schools and was graduated from New Albany High School in 1878.He engaged in mercantile pursuits....
(R). Harry C. Canfield
Harry C. Canfield
Harry Clifford Canfield was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Moores Hill, Indiana, Canfield attended the public schools, Moores Hill College, Central Normal College, Danville, Indiana, and Vorhies Business College, Indianapolis, Indiana.He taught school in Dearborn County 1896-1898.He...
(D). Noble J. Johnson
Noble J. Johnson
Noble Jacob Johnson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana and a judge of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals....
(R). Richard N. Elliott
Richard N. Elliott
Richard Nash Elliott was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Connersville, Indiana, Elliott attended the common schools.He taught school three years.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1896....
(R). Louis L. Ludlow
Louis Ludlow
Louis Leon Ludlow was a Democratic Indiana congressman; he proposed a constitutional amendment early in 1938 requiring a national referendum on any U.S. declaration of war except in cases of direct attack...
(D). Albert H. Vestal
Albert Henry Vestal
Albert Henry Vestal was a U.S. political figure. Born on a farm near Frankton, in Madison County, Indiana, on January 18, 1875, he attended common schools, worked in steel mills and factories and attended the Indiana State Normal School, now Indiana State University, at Terre Haute...
(R). Fred S. Purnell
Fred S. Purnell
Fred Sampson Purnell was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near Veedersburg, Indiana, Purnell attended the common schools and the high school at Veedersburg....
(R). William R. Wood
William R. Wood (Indiana)
William Robert Wood was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Oxford, Indiana, Wood attended the public schools of Oxford. Then he went on to college and eventually graduated from the law department of the University of Michigan in 1882. He was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced...
(R). Albert R. Hall
Albert R. Hall
Albert Richardson Hall was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life:Born near West Baden Springs, Indiana, Hall attended the district school and the Paoli High School....
(R). David Hogg
David Hogg
David Hogg was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Crothersville, Indiana, Hogg attended the common schools....
(R). Andrew J. Hickey
Andrew J. Hickey
Andrew James Hickey was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Albion, New York, Hickey attended the public schools of his native city and Buffalo Law School...
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Iowa
. William F. KoppWilliam F. Kopp
William Frederick Kopp was a six-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 1st congressional district.Born near Dodgeville, Iowa, Kopp attended the common schools. He was graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College at Mount Pleasant in 1892 and from the University of Iowa College of Law at Iowa...
(R). F. Dickinson Letts
F. Dickinson Letts
Fred Dickinson Letts was a three-term Republican U.S. Representative from eastern Iowa, and a thirty-year federal trial court judge in the District of Columbia.-Life and work:...
(R). Thomas J. B. Robinson
Thomas J. B. Robinson
Thomas John Bright Robinson was a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district. Elected in an era in which Republicans held every Iowa U.S. House seat, Robinson served five terms before losing in the 1932 general election.Born in New Diggings, Wisconsin, Robinson moved...
(R). Gilbert N. Haugen
Gilbert N. Haugen
Gilbert Nelson Haugen was a seventeen-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 4th congressional district, then located in northeastern Iowa. For nearly five years, he was the longest-serving member of the House...
(R). Cyrenus Cole
Cyrenus Cole
Cyrenus Cole was a newspaper editor, columnist and historian, then a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 5th congressional district for over eleven years....
(R). C. William Ramseyer
C. William Ramseyer
Christian William Ramseyer was a nine-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 6th congressional district....
(R). Cassius C. Dowell
Cassius C. Dowell
Cassius Clay Dowell was a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa. He served from 1915 to his death in 1940, except for a two-year period in 1935-36 resulting from a 1934 election loss....
(R). Lloyd Thurston
Lloyd Thurston
Lloyd Thurston was a seven-term Republican U.S. Representative from southern Iowa. First elected in 1924, he served until 1938, when he unsuccessfully sought election to the U.S. Senate. By his final term, he had served on three of the most powerful House committees.Born in Osceola, Iowa, Thurston...
(R). Charles E. Swanson
Charles Edward Swanson
Charles Edward Swanson served two terms as a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 9th congressional district. His congressional career ended in the landslide that accompanied the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt to his first term as president.Swanson was born on a farm near Galesburg,...
(R). Lester J. Dickinson
Lester J. Dickinson
Lester Jesse Dickinson was a Republican United States Representative and Senator from Iowa. He was, in the words of Time magazine, "a big, friendly, white-thatched Iowa lawyer." In early 1936 he dreamed of winning the presidency...
(R). Ed H. Campbell
Ed H. Campbell
Ed Hoyt Campbell was the last U.S. Representative from Iowa's 11th congressional district. When Iowa lost two seats in Congress due to the 1930 census, Campbell's district was renumbered but its boundaries were left intact...
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Kansas
. William P. LambertsonWilliam P. Lambertson
William Purnell Lambertson was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Fairview, Kansas, Lambertson attended the public schools, Ottawa University, and the law school of the University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.He engaged in agricultural pursuits.He served as member of the State house of...
(R). Ulysses S. Guyer
U. S. Guyer
Ulysses Samuel Guyer was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born near Paw Paw, Illinois, Guyer attended the public schools, Lane University at Lecompton, Kansas, and the University of Kansas School of Law at Lawrence....
(R). William H. Sproul
William H. Sproul
William Henry Sproul was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born on a farm near Livingston, Tennessee, Sproul attended the public schools and Alpine Academy in Overton County, Tennessee....
(R). Homer Hoch
Homer Hoch
Homer Hoch was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Marion, Kansas, Hoch graduated from Baker University, Baldwin, Kansas, in 1902....
(R). James G. Strong
James G. Strong
James George Strong was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Dwight, Illinois, Strong attended the public schools of Dwight, Illinois from 1876 to 1879, the Episcopal Mission of Greenwood Agency, S.Dak. from 1879 to 1880, the public school at St...
(R). Charles I. Sparks
Charles I. Sparks
Charles Isaac Sparks was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born on a farm near Ontario, in Jackson Township, Iowa, Sparks was educated in the rural schools and Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa....
(R). Clifford R. Hope
Clifford R. Hope
Clifford R. Hope was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born in Birmingham, Iowa, Hope attended public schools and Nebraska Wesleyan University, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He served during the First World War, as a second lieutenant. He served in the Kansas House of Representatives...
(R). William A. Ayres
William Augustus Ayres
William Augustus Ayres was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas.William A. Ayres was born in Elizabethtown, Illinois. He moved with his parents to Sedgwick County, Kansas, in 1881. He attended the common schools and Garfield University in Wichita, Kansas...
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Kentucky
. William V. GregoryWilliam Voris Gregory
William Voris Gregory , a Democrat, was a United States Representative from Kentucky.Gregory was born in Graves County and after college he taught school and served as superintendent of schools there...
(D). David H. Kincheloe
David Hayes Kincheloe
David Hayes Kincheloe was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born near Sacramento, Kentucky, Kincheloe attended the public schools and was graduated from Bowling Green College, Kentucky, in 1898....
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- John L. Dorsey, Jr.John Lloyd Dorsey, Jr.John Lloyd Dorsey, Jr. was a Representative from the U.S. state of Kentucky. He was born in Henderson, Kentucky, August 10, 1891; educated in the public schools and at Bethel College, Russellville, Kentucky. He graduated from Centre College, Danville, Kentucky, in 1912...
(D). Charles W. RoarkCharles W. RoarkCharles Wickliffe Roark was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Greenville, Kentucky, Roark attended the public schools and the Greenville Seminary.Founder and president of the Greenville Milling Co.....
(R) - John W. MooreJohn William MooreJohn William Moore was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Morgantown, Kentucky, Moore attended the public schools and completed a commercial course at Bryant and Stratton College at Louisville in 1897....
(D). John D. CraddockJohn D. CraddockJohn Durrett Craddock was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, USA.Born in Munfordville, Kentucky, Craddock attended the public schools of Hart County....
(R). Maurice H. ThatcherMaurice ThatcherMaurice Hudson Thatcher was a U.S. Congressman. Thatcher was elected to Congress in 1922 from Kentucky. He served until 1933.- Biography :...
(R). J. Lincoln NewhallJ. Lincoln NewhallJudson Lincoln Newhall was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Hunterstown , Province of Quebec, Canada, Newhall moved to Covington, Kentucky, with his parents in 1874....
(R). Robert E. L. BlackburnRobert E. Lee BlackburnRobert E. Lee Blackburn was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born on a farm near Furnace, Kentucky, Blackburn as an infant moved with his parents to Stanton, Kentucky....
(R). Lewis L. WalkerLewis L. WalkerLewis Leavell Walker was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Lancaster, Kentucky, Walker attended Lancaster Academy, Garrard College, Lancaster, Kentucky, and Central University, Richmond, Kentucky....
(R). Elva R. KendallElva R. KendallElva Roscoe Kendall was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born near Carlisle, Kentucky, Kendall attended the public schools, the Young Men's Christian Association School of Accountancy at New York City, and National University at Washington, D.C....
(R). Katherine G. LangleyKatherine G. Langley]Katherine Gudger Langley was an American politician. Langley was member of United States House of Representatives from Kentucky during the Seventieth and Seventy-first sessions of Congress. She was the wife of John W. Langley and daughter of James M. Gudger, Jr...
(R). John M. RobsionJohn M. RobsionJohn Marshall Robsion , a Republican, represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives....
(R) - Charles FinleyCharles Finley (politician)Charles Finley was a United States Representative from Kentucky and son of Hugh Franklin Finley. He was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky were he attended the common and subscription schools. Later, he attended Milligan College...
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- John L. Dorsey, Jr.
Louisiana
. James O'Connor (D). J. Zach SpearingJames Z. Spearing
James Zacharie Spearing was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.Born in Alto, Texas, Spearing moved with his parents to New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1866.He attended the public schools....
(D). Whitmell P. Martin
Whitmell P. Martin
Whitmell Pugh Martin was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana. Although he later served most of his congressional career as a Democrat, Martin was first elected as a "Bull Moose" Progressive in 1914...
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- Numa F. MontetNuma F. MontetNuma François Montet was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.Born in Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, Montet attended the common schools and Louisiana State Normal College at Natchitoches....
(D). John N. SandlinJohn N. SandlinJohn Nicholas Sandlin, Sr. , of Minden, Louisiana, represented his state's Fourth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from 1921 to 1937. In 1936, rather than seeking a ninth term in the House, Sandlin, upon the request of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt,...
(D). Riley J. WilsonRiley J. WilsonRiley Joseph Wilson was a Louisiana educator, attorney, and legislator in the first half of the late 19th century and the first decades of the 20th century. A Democrat, Wilson served in the United States House of Representatives from 1915 until 1937...
(D). Bolivar E. KempBolivar E. KempBolivar Edwards Kemp, Sr. , was an attorney and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana's 6th congressional district....
(D). René L. De RouenRené L. De RouenRené Louis De Rouen was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.Born on a farm near Ville Platte, then in St. Landry Parish , De Rouen attended private and public schools, and St. Charles College in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. He graduated in 1892 from Holy Cross College in New Orleans...
(D). James B. AswellJames Benjamin AswellJames Benjamin Aswell, Sr. , was a prominent educator and a Democratic U.S. representative from Louisiana, who served from 1913 until his death, which occurred twelve days into his tenth term.-Life and career:...
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- Numa F. Montet
Maine
. Carroll L. BeedyCarroll L. Beedy
Carroll L. Beedy was a U.S. Representative from Maine from 1921-1935.He was born in Phillips, Franklin County, Maine, on August 3, 1880. He attended the public schools of Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine and graduated from Bates College, Lewiston, Maine, in 1903 and from the law department of...
(R). Wallace H. White, Jr.
Wallace H. White, Jr.
Wallace Humphrey White, Jr. was a prominent American politician and Republican leader in United States Congress from 1916 until 1949. White was from the U.S. state of Maine and served in the U.S. House of Representatives before being elected to the U.S...
(R). John E. Nelson
John E. Nelson (Maine)
John Edward Nelson was a United States Representative from Maine. He was born in China, Kennebec County, Maine on July 12, 1874.He attended the common and high schools of Waterville, Maine...
(R). Donald F. Snow
Donald F. Snow
Donald Francis Snow was a member of the US House of Representatives from Maine. He was born in Bangor, Maine on September 6, 1877. He attended the public schools of his native city and was graduated from Bowdoin College, in Brunswick, Maine, in 1901. He later attended the law school of the...
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Maryland
. T. Alan GoldsboroughThomas Alan Goldsborough
Thomas Alan Goldsborough was a U.S. jurist and politician.Goldsborough was born in Greensboro, Maryland. He attended the public schools and the local academy at Greensboro, later graduating from Washington College of Chestertown, Maryland, in 1899...
(D). Linwood L. Clark
Linwood Clark
Linwood Leon Clark was a U.S. Congressman who represented the second Congressional district of the state of Maryland from 1929 to 1931.Clark was born in Aberdeen, Maryland, and attended the public schools as a youth...
(R). Vincent L. Palmisano
Vincent Luke Palmisano
Vincent Luke Palmisano was an American politician from Maryland.Born in Termini Imerse, Italy, Palmisano immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1887. He attended parochial schools and studied law at the University of Maryland, Baltimore...
(D). J. Charles Linthicum
John Charles Linthicum
John Charles Linthicum was a U.S. Congressman from the 4th Congressional district of Maryland, serving from 1911 to 1932....
(D). Stephen W. Gambrill
Stephen Warfield Gambrill
Stephen Warfield Gambrill was an American politician.Born near Savage, Maryland, Gambrill attended the common schools and Maryland Agricultural College Stephen Warfield Gambrill (October 2, 1873 – December 19, 1938) was an American politician.Born near Savage, Maryland, Gambrill attended the...
(D). Frederick N. Zihlman
Frederick Nicholas Zihlman
Frederick Nicholas Zihlman was an American politician.Born in Carnegie, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, Zihlman moved to Maryland with his parents, who settled in Cumberland in 1882. He attended the public schools, and entered a glass factory in 1890 as an apprentice glass blower...
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Massachusetts
. Allen T. TreadwayAllen T. Treadway
Allen Towner Treadway was a Massachusetts Republican who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, as a member, and President of, the Massachusetts Senate and a member of the United States House of Representatives from March 4, 1913 until January 3, 1945...
(R). William Kirk Kaynor (R)
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- William J. GranfieldWilliam J. GranfieldWilliam Joseph Granfield was a United States Representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Springfield on December 18, 1889. He attended the grammar and high schools, and graduated from Williston Academy, and from the Notre Dame Law School. He was a member of the common council. He was...
(D). Frank H. FossFrank H. FossFrank Herbert Foss was a United States Representative from Massachusetts.He attended public schools in Augusta, Maine and graduated from Kent Hill Seminary in 1886...
(R). George R. StobbsGeorge R. StobbsGeorge Russell Stobbs was a Representative from Massachusetts.He was born in Webster, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard University in 1899, and from Harvard Law School in 1902. Stobbs was admitted to the bar in 1902 and commenced practice in Worcester, Massachusetts...
(R). Edith Nourse RogersEdith Nourse RogersEdith Nourse Rogers was an American social welfare volunteer and politician who was one of the first women to serve in the United States Congress. She was the first woman elected to congress from Massachusetts...
(R). A. Piatt Andrew, Jr.Abram AndrewAbram Piatt Andrew Jr. was a United States Representative from Massachusetts.-Biography:Born in La Porte, Indiana, he attended the public schools and the Lawrenceville School...
(R). William P. Connery, Jr.William P. Connery, Jr.William Patrick Connery, Jr., ; was a United States Representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Lynn on August 24, 1888. He attended St. Mary’s School at Lynn, Collège de Montréal in Canada, and the College of the Holy Cross. He entered the theatrical profession as an actor...
(D). Frederick W. DallingerFrederick W. DallingerFrederick William Dallinger was an American Republican politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts....
(R). Charles L. UnderhillCharles L. UnderhillCharles Lee Underhill was a United States Representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on July 20, 1867. He moved to Massachusetts in 1872 with his parents, who settled in Somerville. He attended the common schools, was office boy, coal teamster, and a blacksmith...
(R). John J. DouglassJohn J. DouglassJohn Joseph Douglass was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts.He was born in East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, on February 9, 1873. Douglass graduated from Boston College in 1893 and from the law department of Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.,...
(D). George Holden TinkhamGeorge H. TinkhamGeorge Holden Tinkham was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Massachusetts....
(R). John W. McCormackJohn William McCormackJohn William McCormack was an American politician from Boston, Massachusetts.McCormack served as a member of United States House of Representatives from 1928 until he retired from political life in 1971...
(D). Robert LuceRobert LuceRobert Luce was a United States Representative from Massachusetts. Born in Auburn, Maine, Luce attended the public schools of Auburn and Lewiston, Maine, and Somerville, Massachusetts...
(R). Richard B. Wigglesworth (R). Joseph W. Martin, Jr.Joseph William Martin, Jr.Joseph William Martin, Jr. was a Republican Congressman and Speaker of the House from North Attleborough, Massachusetts. He was notably the only Republican to serve as Speaker between 1931 and 1995....
(R). Charles L. GiffordCharles L. GiffordCharles Laceille Gifford was a United States Representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Cotuit on March 15, 1871. Gifford attended the common schools, and taught in Massachusetts and Connecticut from 1890 to 1900...
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- William J. Granfield
Michigan
. Robert H. ClancyRobert H. Clancy
Robert Henry Clancy was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Clancy was born in Detroit, Michigan, where he attended the public schools. He graduated from the literary department of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1907 and he later studied law there for one year...
(R). Earl C. Michener
Earl C. Michener
Earl Cory Michener was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Michener was born near Attica in Seneca County, Ohio. He moved with his parents to Adrian, Michigan in 1889 and attended the public schools there. During the Spanish-American War, he served in the U.S...
(R). Joseph L. Hooper
Joseph L. Hooper
Joseph Lawrence Hooper was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Hooper was born in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Michigan with his parents, who settled in Battle Creek in 1891. He attended the grade and high schools there. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1899, and commenced...
(R). John C. Ketcham
John C. Ketcham
John Clark Ketcham was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Ketcham was born in Toledo, Ohio, and moved with his parents to Maple Grove, Michigan near Nashville, the same year. He attended the common schools of Barry County and high school at Nashville. He taught in rural and high schools...
(R). Carl E. Mapes
Carl E. Mapes
Carl Edgar Mapes was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Mapes was born on a farm near Kalamo, Michigan, to Selah W. and Sarah Ann Mapes. His father was born in New York and came with his parents at the age of seven to Kalamo Michigan, where he became a county district schoolteacher and...
(R). Grant M. Hudson
Grant M. Hudson
Grant Martin Hudson was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Hudson was born in Eaton Township, Lorain County, Ohio. He attended the common schools and graduated from Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Michigan. He also attended the University of Chicago...
(R). Louis C. Cramton
Louis C. Cramton
Louis Convers Cramton was a politician and jurist from the U.S. state of Michigan.Cramton was born in Hadley Township, Michigan and attended the common schools of Lapeer County. He graduated from Lapeer High School in 1893 and from the law department of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in...
(R). Bird J. Vincent
Bird J. Vincent
Bird J. Vincent was a soldier and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.-Early life:Vincent was born in Brandon Township near Clarkston, Michigan.-Education:...
(R). James C. McLaughlin
James C. McLaughlin
James Campbell McLaughlin was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.McLaughlin was born in Beardstown, Illinois. His parents, David and Isabella McLaughlin, had come from Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1851 and settled in Beardstown. The family moved to Muskegon, Michigan, in 1864, and David...
(R). Roy O. Woodruff
Roy O. Woodruff
Roy Orchard Woodruff was a politician, soldier, printer and dentist from the U.S. state of Michigan....
(R). Frank P. Bohn
Frank P. Bohn
Frank Probasco Bohn was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Bohn was born in Charlottesville, Indiana, where he attended public high school...
(R). W. Frank James
W. Frank James
William Francis James, more often known as W. Frank James, was a soldier and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan....
(R). Clarence J. McLeod
Clarence J. McLeod
Clarence John McLeod was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives....
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Minnesota
. Victor L. A. ChristgauVictor Christgau
Victor Laurence August Christgau was Representative from Minnesota-Background:Victor Christgau born in Dexter Township, Mower County, near Austin, Minnesota. attended He was graduated from the school of agriculture of the University of Minnesota at St...
(R). Frank Clague (R). August H. Andresen (R). Melvin J. Maas
Melvin Maas
Melvin Joseph Maas was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.-Biography:Melvin Joseph Maas was born in Duluth, Minnesota, May 14, 1898. He moved with his parents to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1898. Educated in the public schools, he graduated from St. Thomas College at St. Paul in 1919 and also...
(R). Walter H. Newton
Walter Newton
Walter Hughes Newton was a United States Representative from Minnesota; born in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; attended the public schools and was graduated from the law department of the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis in 1905; was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced...
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- William I. NolanWilliam I. NolanWilliam Ignatius Nolan was a politician from the U.S. State of Minnesota. He represented the state in the U.S. House of Representatives....
(R). Harold KnutsonHarold KnutsonHarold Knutson was born in Skien, in Telemark county, Norway. At the age of 6 he and his family moved to the United States initially settling in Chicago, Illinois, but later moving to Sherburne County, Minnesota. He became the editor for the St. Cloud Daily Journal-Press and later president of the...
(R). Ole J. KvaleOle J. KvaleOle Juulson Kvale was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.-Background:Ole Juulson Kvale was born near Decorah, Iowa. He attended rural schools in Winneshiek County, Iowa. He was graduated from Luther College in Decorah in 1890, from Luther Theological Seminary, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1893...
(FL) - Paul J. KvalePaul John KvalePaul John Kvale was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.-Early life:Kvale was born in Orfordville, Wisconsin as son of Ole J. Kvale. He attended the Orfordville school and the University of Illinois. In 1917, he moved to Benson, Minnesota with his parents...
(FL). William A. Pittenger (R). Conrad G. SelvigConrad SelvigConrad George Selvig was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives.Conrad George Selvig was born in Rushford, Minnesota. He fought in the Spanish-American War. He graduated from Rushford High School and the University of Minnesota...
(R). Godfrey G. GoodwinGodfrey G. GoodwinGodfrey Gummer Goodwin was a Representative from Minnesota.-Early life:He was born Alfred Gustafson near St. Peter, Nicollet County, Minnesota, to a single mother, Cecilia Carlson . They moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1882, where he took the name Godfrey Gummer Goodwin...
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Mississippi
. John E. RankinJohn E. Rankin
John Elliott Rankin was a Democratic congressman from the U.S. State of Mississippi who supported racial segregation and, on the floor of the United States House of Representatives, voiced racist views on African Americans and Jews and even accused Albert Einstein of being a communist agitator.In...
(D). Wall Doxey
Wall Doxey
Wall Doxey was an American politician from Mississippi. He served as a Democrat in the United States House of Representatives from 1929 to 1941; after the death of U.S. Senator Pat Harrison, Doxey won a special election to his seat, and served in the United States Senate from 1941 until 1943...
(D). William M. Whittington (D). T. Jefferson Busby
T. Jeff Busby
Thomas Jefferson Busby was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born near Short, Mississippi, Busby attended the common schools of his native city, Oakland College, Yale, Mississippi, and Iuka Normal Institute at Iuka, Mississippi, then taught in the public schools of Tishomingo, Alcorn, and...
(D). Ross A. Collins
Ross A. Collins
Ross Alexander Collins was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born in Collinsville, Mississippi, Collins attended the public schools of Meridian, Mississippi, and Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College....
(D). Robert S. Hall
Robert S. Hall
Robert Samuel Hall was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born in Williamsburg, Mississippi, Hall attended the common schools of Williamsburg and Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He taught school in Hancock County, Mississippi, in 1894. He was graduated from Millsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi, in...
(D). Percy E. Quin
Percy Quin
Percy Edwards Quin was an American politician from Mississippi. He served as a Democrat in the United States House of Representatives from 1913 to 1932.-Family:...
(D). James W. Collier
James Collier
James William Collier was a politician from the U.S. state of Mississippi.Born on the Glenwood Plantation near Vicksburg in 1872, he graduated from the University of Mississippi at Oxford in 1894 with a degree in law...
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Missouri
. Milton A. RomjueMilton A. Romjue
Milton Andrew Romjue was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.-Personal life and education:Congressman Romjue was born to Andrew Jackson Romjue & Susan E. Romjue on December 5, 1874 near Love Lake, Macon County, Missouri...
(D). Ralph F. Lozier
Ralph F. Lozier
Ralph Fulton Lozier was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born near Hardin, Missouri, Lozier attended the public schools. He graduated from the Carrollton High School in 1883 and engaged in teaching for several years before studying law.He was admitted to the bar in 1886 and commenced practice...
(D). Jacob L. Milligan
Jacob L. Milligan
Jacob Le Roy Milligan was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Richmond, Missouri, Milligan attended the public schools and the law department of the University of Missouri 1910-1914....
(D). David W. Hopkins
David W. Hopkins
David William Hopkins was a Republican U.S. Representative from Missouri; born in Troy, Doniphan County, Kansas.Hopkins moved with his parents to Saint Joseph, Missouri in 1899...
(R). Edgar C. Ellis
Edgar C. Ellis
Edgar Clarence Ellis was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Vermontville, Michigan, Ellis attended Olivet College, and was graduated from Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota, in 1881....
(R). Thomas J. Halsey
Thomas Jefferson Halsey
Thomas Jefferson Halsey was a Republican Representative representing Missouri's 6th congressional district from March 4, 1929-March 3, 1931....
(R). John W. Palmer
John William Palmer
John William Palmer was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born on a farm near Macks Creek, Missouri, Palmer attended the local schools.He taught school in Hickory County, Missouri....
(R). William L. Nelson
William L. Nelson
William Lester Nelson was an American farmer and politician from Columbia, Missouri. He represented Missouri as a Democrat in the United States House of Representatives for several terms: 1919-1921, 1925–1933 and 1935-1943. He is buried at the Columbia Cemetery in Columbia, Missouri.-External...
(D). Clarence A. Cannon
Clarence Cannon
Clarence Andrew Cannon was a Democratic Congressmember from Missouri. He was a notable parliamentarian and chaired the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations.-Biography:...
(D). Henry F. Niedringhaus
Henry F. Niedringhaus
Henry Frederick Niedringhaus was a U.S. Representative from Missouri, nephew of Frederick Gottlieb Niedringhaus....
(R). John J. Cochran
John J. Cochran
John Joseph Cochran was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Cochran was born in Webster Groves, Missouri and attended the public schools there. He was employed in the editorial department of various St. Louis newspapers for many years, and served as assistant to the election commissioners of St...
(D). Leonidas C. Dyer
Leonidas C. Dyer
Leonidas Carstarphen Dyer was an American politician, reformer, civil rights activist, and military officer who served 11 terms in the U.S. Congress as a Republican Representative from Missouri from 1911 to 1933. In 1898 enrolling in the U.S...
(R). Charles E. Kiefner
Charles Edward Kiefner
Charles Edward Kiefner was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.*Born in Perryville, Missouri, Kiefner attended the public schools.*He engaged in the retail lumber business and also in road construction....
(R). Dewey J. Short
Dewey Jackson Short
Dewey Jackson Short was a Republican U.S. Representative from Missouri's 7th congressional district for 12 terms and a staunch opponent of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal.-Early life:...
(R). Joe J. Manlove
Joe J. Manlove
Joe Jonathan Manlove was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born on a farm near Carthage, Missouri, Manlove attended the public schools and was graduated from Presbyterian Academy at Mount Vernon, Missouri.He studied law....
(R). Rowland L. Johnston
Rowland Louis Johnston
Rowland Louis Johnston was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Louisiana, Missouri, Johnston attended the public schools.He studied law....
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Montana
. John M. EvansJohn M. Evans
John Morgan Evans was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born in Sedalia, Missouri. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Montana and served from March 4, 1913 to March 3, 1921...
(D). Scott Leavitt
Scott Leavitt
Scott Leavitt was a U.S. Representative from Montana. He served as chairman of the House Committee on Indian Affairs.-Early life:...
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Nebraska
. John H. MoreheadJohn H. Morehead
John Henry Morehead was a Nebraska Democratic politician best known for being the 17th Governor of Nebraska.-Biography:...
(D). Willis G. Sears
Willis G. Sears
Willis Gratz Sears was a Nebraska Republican politician.Born in Willoughby, Ohio on August 16, 1860, Sears moved to Nebraska in 1879. He studied law at the University of Kansas at Lawrence, Kansas and was admitted to the bar in 1884...
(R). Edgar Howard
Edgar Howard
Edgar Howard was a Nebraska editor and Democratic politician. He was the 15th Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska and served six terms in the United States House of Representatives....
(D). Charles H. Sloan
Charles Henry Sloan
Charles Henry Sloan was a Nebraska Republican politician.Born in Monticello, Iowa on May 2, 1863, he graduated from Iowa State Agricultural College at Ames, Iowa in 1884. He moved to Fairmont, Nebraska and became the city schools superintendent from 1884 to 1887. He studied law and was admitted...
(R). Fred G. Johnson
Fred Gustus Johnson
Fred Gustus Johnson was a Nebraska Republican politician.Born on a farm near Dorchester, Nebraska on October 16, 1876. Graduated from Dorchester High School in 1893 and from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law in 1903 and admitted to the bar in the same year. He set up practice in...
(R). Robert G. Simmons
Robert G. Simmons
Robert Glenmore Simmons was a Nebraska Republican politician.Simmons was born on December 25, 1891 near Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He attended Hastings College from 1909 to 1911 and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1915. He was admitted to the bar in 1915 and set up practice in Gering, Nebraska...
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New Hampshire
. Fletcher HaleFletcher Hale
Fletcher Hale was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Portland, Maine and attended the public schools there. He graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire in 1905. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1908 and commenced practice in Littleton...
(R). Edward H. Wason
Edward Hills Wason
Edward Hills Wason was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in New Boston, New Hampshire, Wason attended public and private schools and Francestown Academy. He was graduated from the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts at Hanover in 1886 and from Boston University...
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New Jersey
. Charles A. WolvertonCharles A. Wolverton
Charles Anderson Wolverton was a Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for nearly 32 years, from 1927 to 1959.After receiving a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1900, Wolverton practiced...
(R). Isaac Bacharach
Isaac Bacharach
Isaac Bacharach was an American Republican Party politician from New Jersey who represented the 2nd congressional district from 1915 to 1937....
(R). Harold G. Hoffman
Harold G. Hoffman
Harold Giles Hoffman was an American politician, a Republican who served as the 41st Governor of New Jersey, from 1935 to 1938. He also served two terms representing in the United States House of Representatives, from 1927 to 1931.-Early life:Hoffman was born in South Amboy, New Jersey to Frank...
(R). Charles A. Eaton
Charles Aubrey Eaton
Charles Aubrey Eaton was a Canadian-born clergyman and politician who rose to lead prominent congregations at Natick, Massachusetts, 1893–1895; Bloor Street, Toronto, 1895–1901; Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 1901–1909; and at Madison Avenue, New York City, 1909-1919...
(R). Ernest R. Ackerman
Ernest R. Ackerman
Ernest Robinson Ackerman was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 5th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1919 to 1931.-Early years:...
(R). Randolph Perkins
Randolph Perkins
Randolph Perkins was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1921 to 1936....
(R). George N. Seger
George N. Seger
George Nicholas Seger was an American politician. Seger, a Republican, represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives for eighteen years, lasting from 1923 until his death on August 26, 1940...
(R). Fred A. Hartley, Jr.
Fred A. Hartley, Jr.
Fred Allan Hartley, Jr. was an American Republican Party politician from New Jersey. Hartley served ten terms in the United States House of Representatives where he represented the New Jersey's 8th and New Jersey's 10th congressional districts...
(R). Franklin W. Fort
Franklin W. Fort
Franklin William Fort was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey.-Biography:Born in Newark, New Jersey, Fort moved in 1888 with his parents to East Orange, New Jersey.He attended the public schools and Newark Academy....
(R). Frederick R. Lehlbach
Frederick R. Lehlbach
Frederick Reimold Lehlbach was an American lawyer and politician. As a Republican, Lehlbach served as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 10th congressional district from 1915 to 1933 and as the representative from New Jersey's 12th congressional district from 1933 to 1937. Lehlbach was also...
(R). Oscar L. Auf der Heide
Oscar L. Auf der Heide
Oscar Louis Auf der Heide was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 11th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1925–1933, and the 14th congressional district from 1933-1935.-Biography:Auf der Heide was born in New York City on...
(D). Mary T. Norton
Mary Teresa Norton
Mary Teresa Norton was an American politician. The sixth woman in the United States Congress, she was the first from an Eastern state , and the first non-Republican ....
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New Mexico
. Albert Gallatin SimmsAlbert G. Simms
Albert Gallatin Simms was a United States Representative from New Mexico. He was the husband of Ruth Hanna McCormick who was a United States Representative from Illinois. He was born in Washington, Arkansas where he attended private schools and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville...
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New York
. Robert L. BaconRobert L. Bacon
Robert Low Bacon was a banker, Lieutenant Colonel, and congressman from New York.-Biography:Born in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, the son of Martha Waldron Cowdin and future Secretary of State Robert Bacon, he received a common school education as a child...
(R). William F. Brunner
William F. Brunner
William Frank Brunner was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Woodhaven, Queens, he attended the public schools, Far Rockaway High School at Far Rockaway and Packard Commercial School at New York City...
(D). George W. Lindsay
George W. Lindsay
George Washington Lindsay was a United States Representative from New York and son of George Henry Lindsay, who was also a U.S. Representative. Born in Brooklyn, he attended the public schools, was deputy coroner of Kings County from 1886 to 1892 and engaged in the real estate business...
(D). Thomas H. Cullen
Thomas H. Cullen
Thomas Henry Cullen was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Brooklyn, he attended the local parochial schools, and graduated from St. Francis College in 1880. He became engaged in the marine insurance and shipping business, and was a member of the New York State Assembly from...
(D). Loring M. Black, Jr.
Loring M. Black, Jr.
Loring Milton Black, Jr. was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:...
(D). Andrew L. Somers
Andrew Lawrence Somers
Andrew Lawrence Somers was born in Brooklyn, New York.He attended St. Teresa’s Academy in Brooklyn, Brooklyn College Preparatory School, Manhattan College, and New York University in New York City....
(D). John F. Quayle
John Quayle
John Quayle was a U.S. Congressman representing the 7th District of New York in the United States House of Representatives from 1923 to 1930....
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- vacant to end. Patrick J. CarleyPatrick J. CarleyPatrick J. Carley of Brooklyn, New York, born in County Roscommon, Ireland was a U.S. Representative from New York from 1927 to 1935. He was a Democrat and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Queens, New York.- References :...
(D). David J. O'ConnellDavid J. O'ConnellDavid Joseph O'Connell was a U.S. Representative from New York.Born in New York City, O'Connell attended public schools as a child. He worked in the publishing business in New York City, eventually becoming a sales manager for Funk & Wagnalls...
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- Stephen A. RuddStephen A. RuddStephen Andrew Rudd was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from New York by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of David J...
(D). Emanuel CellerEmanuel CellerEmanuel Celler was an American politician from New York who served in the United States House of Representatives for almost 50 years, from March 1923 to January 1973. He was a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life:...
(D). Anning S. PrallAnning Smith PrallAnning Smith Prall was a representative from New York, born in Port Richmond, Staten Island.Prall was born in In his early years Prall was employed as a clerk in a New York newspaper office. Prall attended New York University, studying business. From 1908 until 1918 he was in charge of a real...
(D). Samuel DicksteinSamuel Dickstein (congressman)Samuel Dickstein was a Democratic Congressional Representative from New York and a New York State Supreme Court Justice. He played a key role in establishing the committee that would become the House Committee on Un-American Activities, which he used to attack fascists, including Nazi...
(D). Christopher D. SullivanChristopher D. SullivanChristopher Daniel Sullivan was a United States Representative from New York from 1917 to 1941. Born in New York City, he attended public schools, St. James Parochial School, and St. Mary's Academy in New York City...
(D). William I. SirovichWilliam I. SirovichWilliam Irving Sirovich was an American politician from New York.Sirovich was born in 1882 in York County, Pennsylvania to Hungarian immigrants Rev. Jacob and Rose Sirovich . The family moved to New York City in 1888...
(D). John J. BoylanJohn J. BoylanJohn Joseph Boylan was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Boylan was born in New York City. He attended Manhattan College. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1910 until 1912 and the New York State Senate from 1913 until 1922...
(D). John J. O'ConnorJohn J. O'ConnorJohn Joseph O'Connor was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....
(D). Ruth Baker PrattRuth Baker PrattRuth Baker Pratt , was an American politician and the first congresswoman to be elected from New York.-Early life:...
(R). John F. CarewJohn F. CarewJohn Francis Carew was a U.S. Representative from New York, nephew of Thomas Francis Magner.Born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, Carew attended the public schools of Brooklyn and New York City and the College of the City of New York. He graduated from Columbia College in 1893 and from...
(D) - Martin J. KennedyMartin J. KennedyMartin John Kennedy of Manhattan, New York was a U.S. Representative from New York from 1930 to 1945. He was a Democrat....
(D). Sol BloomSol BloomSol Bloom was an entertainment and popular music entrepreneur who billed himself as "Sol Bloom, the Music Man" and served for many years in the United States House of Representatives.-Early life:...
(D). Fiorello H. LaGuardiaFiorello H. LaGuardiaFiorello Henry LaGuardia was Mayor of New York for three terms from 1934 to 1945 as a liberal Republican. Previously he was elected to Congress in 1916 and 1918, and again from 1922 through 1930. Irascible, energetic and charismatic, he craved publicity and is acclaimed as one of the three or...
(R). Joseph A. GavaganJoseph A. GavaganJoseph Andrew Gavagan was a United States Representative from New York.Born in New York City, he attended the public and parochial schools and graduated from the law department of Fordham University in 1920...
(D), seated November 5, 1929. Anthony J. GriffinAnthony Jerome GriffinAnthony Jerome Griffin was a United States Representative from New York.Griffin was born in New York City. He attended City College, Cooper Union, and New York University School of Law. He was admitted to the bar in 1892 and commenced practice in New York City...
(D). Frank OliverFrank A. OliverFrank Oliver was a U.S. Representative from New York.Born in New York City, Oliver attended the public schools and the Morris High School...
(D). James M. FitzpatrickJames M. FitzpatrickJames Martin Fitzpatrick of the Bronx was a U.S. Representative from New York from 1927 to 1945. He was a Democrat. He is buried in Saint Raymond's Cemetery.- External links :...
(D). J. Mayhew WainwrightJ. Mayhew WainwrightJonathan Mayhew Wainwright was a U.S. Representative from New York.-Biography:Born in New York City, Wainwright was graduated from Columbia College and Columbia School of Political Science in 1884, and from Columbia Law School in 1886. He was admitted to the bar the same year and practiced in New...
(R). Hamilton Fish, IIIHamilton Fish IIIHamilton Fish III was a soldier and politician from New York State...
(R). Harcourt J. PrattHarcourt J. PrattHarcourt Joseph Pratt was a U.S. Representative from New York.Born in Highland, New York, Pratt attended the public schools and Claverack Academy at Claverack, New York.He engaged in the lumber and coal business....
(R). Parker CorningParker CorningParker Corning was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Albany, he attended the public schools, The Albany Academy, and St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire...
(D). James S. ParkerJames S. ParkerJames Southworth Parker was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, he attended the public schools and was graduated from Cornell University in 1887. He taught at St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire in 1887 and moved to...
(R). Frank CrowtherFrank CrowtherFrank Crowther was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Liverpool, England, he immigrated to the United States in 1872 with his parents, who settled in Canton, Massachusetts...
(R). Bertrand H. SnellBertrand SnellBertrand Hollis Snell represented the state of New York in the United States House of Representatives.- Early life :Snell was born in Colton, New York, the son of Hollis Snell, a lumberman, and Flora E. Kimball...
(R). Francis D. CulkinFrancis D. CulkinFrancis Dugan Culkin was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:...
(R). Frederick M. DavenportFrederick M. DavenportFrederick Morgan Davenport was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....
(R). John D. ClarkeJohn D. ClarkeJohn Davenport Clarke was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:...
(R). Clarence E. HancockClarence E. Hancock-Biography:Born February 13, 1885 in Syracuse, New York, Hancock graduated from Wesleyan University in 1906 and New York Law School in 1908.Hancock represented New York in the House of Representatives as a Republican from 1927 to 1947. When Hancock represented the 35th district from 1927 to 1945,...
(R). John TaberJohn TaberJohn Taber was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....
(R). Gale H. StalkerGale H. StalkerGale Hamilton Stalker was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....
(R). James L. WhitleyJames L. WhitleyJames Lucius Whitley was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Whitley was born in Rochester, New York. He graduated from the law department of Union College in 1898. He served as a sergeant in the Spanish-American War...
(R). Archie D. SandersArchie D. SandersArchie Dovell Sanders was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Sanders was born in Stafford, New York. He served in the New York State Assembly from 1895 until 1896. He was a delegate to the 1896 Republican National Convention and the 1924 Republican...
(R). S. Wallace DempseyS. Wallace DempseyStephen Wallace Dempsey was an American Republican politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....
(R). Edmund F. CookeEdmund F. CookeEdmund Francis Cooke was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Cooke was born in Prescott, Arizona, then a small frontier town. In his infancy, the Yavapai Indians were rumored to be preparing an attack on the settlement...
(R). James M. MeadJames M. MeadJames Michael Mead represented New York in the United States Senate from 1938 until 1947.Born in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York, Mead moved to Buffalo with his family at the age of four...
(D). Daniel A. ReedDaniel A. Reed-External links:...
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North Carolina
. Lindsay C. WarrenLindsay Carter Warren
Lindsay Carter Warren was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1925 and 1940.-Early life and education:...
(D). John H. Kerr
John H. Kerr
John Hosea Kerr , grand-nephew of John Kerr and relative of John Kerr, Jr., was a Democratic Party member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing North Carolina from 1923 to 1953...
(D). Charles L. Abernethy
Charles Laban Abernethy
Charles Laban Abernethy was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1922 and 1935.Born in Rutherford College, North Carolina, Abernethy attended local public schools and Rutherford College before moving to Beaufort, North Carolina in 1893. There, he founded the Beaufort Herald...
(D). Edward W. Pou
Edward W. Pou
Edward William Pou , was an American politician, serving in the United States Congress.Born in Tuskegee, Alabama, September 9, 1863, he moved to North Carolina with his parents in 1867, where he attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and studied law...
(D). Charles M. Stedman
Charles Manly Stedman
Charles Manly Stedman was a politician and lawyer from North Carolina.-Biography:Born in Pittsboro, North Carolina, Stedman moved to Fayetteville, North Carolina with his parents in 1853 where he attended Pittsboro and Donaldson Academies and graduated from the University of North Carolina at...
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- Franklin W. Hancock, Jr.Franklin Wills Hancock, Jr.Franklin Wills Hancock, Jr. was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing North Carolina from 1930 to 1939. He was born and died in Oxford, North Carolina....
(D). J. Bayard ClarkJ. Bayard ClarkJerome Bayard Clark was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.-Early life:Born on Phoebus Plantation near Elizabethtown, North Carolina, Clark attended Davidson College, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he studied law. Clark was admitted to the bar in 1906 and...
(D). William C. HammerWilliam C. HammerWilliam Cicero Hammer was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born near Asheboro, North Carolina, Hammer attended private and common schools....
(D) - Hinton JamesHinton James (representative)Note: This article is about the U.S. Congressman from Laurinburg, not the first student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. See Hinton James for more information.Hinton James was a U.S...
(D). Robert L. DoughtonRobert L. DoughtonRobert Lee "Bob" Doughton , of Alleghany County, North Carolina, sometimes known as "Farmer Bob," was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina for 42 consecutive years...
(D). Charles A. JonasCharles A. JonasCharles Andrew Jonas was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina, and the father of Rep. Charles Raper Jonas....
(R). George M. PritchardGeorge M. PritchardGeorge Moore Pritchard was a lawyer, Republican politician, and one-term U.S. representative from North Carolina. He was the son of Senator Jeter C. Pritchard....
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- Franklin W. Hancock, Jr.
North Dakota
. Olger B. BurtnessOlger B. Burtness
Olger Burton Burtness was a U.S. Representative from North Dakota and a North Dakota District Court Judge.-Background:...
(R). Thomas Hall
Thomas Hall (North Dakota)
Thomas Hall was a United States Republican politician who served in the United States House of Representatives. He also served as the North Dakota Secretary of State for two different periods, each lasting 12 years....
(R). James H. Sinclair
James H. Sinclair
James Herbert Sinclair was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born near St. Marys, Ontario, Canada and moved to North Dakota in 1883...
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Ohio
. Nicholas LongworthNicholas Longworth
Nicholas Longworth IV was a prominent American politician in the Republican Party during the first few decades of the 20th century...
(R). William E. Hess
William E. Hess
William Emil Hess was a Republican and a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, February 13, 1898; attended the public schools, the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Cincinnati Law School; during the First World War served in the United States Army as a private; was...
(R). Roy G. Fitzgerald
Roy G. Fitzgerald
Roy Gerald Fitzgerald was an attorney, soldier, preservationist, and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.-Birth and Early Life:Roy G...
(R). John L. Cable
John L. Cable
John Levi Cable was a U.S. Representative from Ohio and a great-grandson of Joseph Cable.Born in Lima, Ohio, Cable attended public school. He received his undergraduate education from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. Later he earned an LL.B. in 1906, and from the law department of George...
(R). Charles J. Thompson
Charles J. Thompson
Charles James Thompson was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, Thompson attended the public schools and the Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio.Learned the art of printing 1876-1879....
(R). Charles C. Kearns
Charles Cyrus Kearns
Charles Cyrus Kearns was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.Charles C. Kearns was born in Tonica, Illinois. He moved with his parents to Georgetown, Ohio, in 1874. He attended the public schools in Georgetown, Ohio, Ohio Northern University at Ada, and National...
(R). Charles Brand
Charles Brand (congressman)
Charles Brand was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Urbana, Ohio, Brand attended the graded schools of his native city and Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio....
(R). Grant E. Mouser, Jr.
Grant E. Mouser, Jr.
Grant Earl Mouser, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Ohio, son of Grant E. Mouser.Born in Marion, Ohio, Mouser attended the public schools and Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware in 1913 and 1914....
(R). William W. Chalmers
William W. Chalmers
William Wallace Chalmers was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, Chalmers moved with his parents to Kent County, near Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1865....
(R). Thomas A. Jenkins
Thomas A. Jenkins
Thomas Albert Jenkins of Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio was a member of the Ohio state senate and a long-serving U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th District...
(R). Mell G. Underwood
Mell G. Underwood
Mell Gilbert Underwood was a United States Representative from Ohio and a United States federal judge....
(D). John C. Speaks
John C. Speaks
John Charles Speaks was a businessman, soldier, and U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Biography:Born in Canal Winchester, Ohio, Speaks attended the public schools.He engaged in milling and the lumber business....
(R). Joseph E. Baird
Joseph E. Baird
Joseph Edward Baird was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born at Perrysburg, Ohio, Baird attended the public schools....
(R). Francis Seiberling
Francis Seiberling
Francis Seiberling was a U.S. Representative from Ohio, cousin of John F. Seiberling.Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Seiberling moved with his parents to Wadsworth, Ohio, in 1873....
(R). C. Ellis Moore
C. Ellis Moore
Charles Ellis Moore was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born near Middlebourne, Ohio, Moore attended the common schools and Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio. He taught school in Oxford Township, Ohio...
(R). Charles B. McClintock
Charles B. McClintock
Charles Blaine McClintock was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Paint Township, Ohio, near Beach City, Stark County, McClintock was educated in the public schools....
(R). William M. Morgan
William M. Morgan (congressman)
William Mitchell Morgan was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Brownsville, Ohio, Morgan attended the public schools.He pursued various occupations until 1898, when he moved to Newark, Ohio....
(R). B. Frank Murphy
B. Frank Murphy
Benjamin Franklin Murphy was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Steubenville, Ohio, Murphy attended the public schools. He learned the glassworker's trade, and later engaged in the retail shoe business, in banking, and in the real estate business. He served as vice president of the Peoples...
(R). John G. Cooper
John G. Cooper
John Gordon Cooper was an Anglo-American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Early years:...
(R). Charles A. Mooney
Charles A. Mooney
Charles Anthony Mooney was a five-term U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in St. Marys, Auglaize County, Ohio, Mooney attended the public and Jesuit schools. He was graduated from St. Marys High School in 1895, and then engaged in the local life insurance business. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in...
(D). Robert Crosser
Robert Crosser
Robert Crosser was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Crosser emigrated to the United States in 1881 with his parents and settled in Cleveland, Ohio....
(D). Chester C. Bolton
Chester C. Bolton
Chester Castle Bolton was a U.S. Representative from Ohio, husband of Frances P. Bolton and father of Oliver P...
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Oklahoma
. Charles O'ConnorCharles O'Connor
Charles O'Connor was an American lawyer and politician in two midwestern states. He was born on a farm in Missouri but later moved to Colorado. He was the first Assistant Attorney General of Colorado, from 1911 to 1913...
(R). William W. Hastings
William W. Hastings
William Wirt Hastings was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Born on a farm in Benton County, Arkansas, near the Indian Territory boundary, Hastings moved with his parents to a farm at Beatties Prairie, Delaware County , Oklahoma, and attended the Cherokee tribal school.He graduated from Cherokee...
(D). Wilburn Cartwright
Wilburn Cartwright
Wilburn Cartwright was a lawyer, educator, U.S. Representative from Oklahoma, and United States Army officer in World War II...
(D). Thomas D. McKeown
Tom D. McKeown
Thomas Deitz Mckeown was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Born in Blackstock, South Carolina, Mckeown attended the common schools, studied under a private tutor and attended lectures at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, in 1898.He was admitted to the bar in 1899 and began practice in...
(D). Ulysses S. Stone
Ulysses S. Stone
Ulysses Stevens Stone was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Born on a farm near Weldon, DeWitt Township, Illinois, Stone moved with his parents to Jones, Oklahoma, in 1894....
(R). Jed J. Johnson (D). James V. McClintic
James V. McClintic
James Vernon McClintic was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Born near Bremond, Texas, McClintic moved with his parents to Groesbeck, Texas, in 1880. He attended public schools and AddRan University in Fort Worth.McClintic accepted a position with a wholesale dry-goods company in St. Louis,...
(D). Milton C. Garber
Milton C. Garber
Milton Cline Garber was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma. In 1942, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.-Personal life:...
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Oregon
. Willis C. HawleyWillis C. Hawley
Willis Chatman Hawley was an American politician and educator in the state of Oregon. A native of the state, he would serve as president of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, where he earned his undergraduate and law degrees before entering politics...
(R). Robert R. Butler
Robert R. Butler
Robert Reyburn Butler was a U.S. Representative from Oregon, grandson of Roderick Randum Butler. He also served in the Oregon State Senate and as a state circuit court judge in Oregon.-Early life:...
(R). Franklin F. Korell
Franklin F. Korell
Franklin Frederick Korell was an attorney and United States Congressman who represented the U.S. state of Oregon for two terms.-Early life:...
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Pennsylvania
. James M. BeckJames M. Beck
James Montgomery Beck was an American lawyer and politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Republican Party, who served as U.S. Solicitor General and U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania....
(R). George S. Graham
George Scott Graham
George Scott Graham was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Graham was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the law department of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in 1870, and practiced law in Philadelphia...
(R). Harry C. Ransley
Harry C. Ransley
Harry Clay Ransley was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....
(R). Benjamin M. Golder
Benjamin M. Golder
Benjamin Martin Golder was Republican member of the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania.Benjamin Golder was born in Alliance, New Jersey . He moved with his parents to Philadelphia in 1893...
(R). James J. Connolly
James J. Connolly
James Joseph Connolly was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania.James Connolly was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
(R). George A. Welsh
George Austin Welsh
George Austin Welsh was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.George A. Welsh was born near Bay View, Cecil County, Maryland. He took business and academic courses at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was engaged as a legislative...
(R). George P. Darrow
George P. Darrow
George Potter Darrow was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.George Darrow was born in Waterford, Connecticut. He graduated from Alfred University in Alfred, NY in 1880. He moved to Philadelphia, PA in 1888 and engaged in banking, in the manufacture of...
(R). James Wolfenden
James Wolfenden
James Paine Wolfenden was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.James Wolfenden was born in Cardington, Pennsylvania. He attended Friends' Central School and Penn Charter Academy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
(R). Henry W. Watson
Henry Winfield Watson
Henry Winfield Watson was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Henry W. Watson was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He was educated in private schools, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1881, and commenced the practice of his profession in Philadelphia...
(R). William W. Griest
William Walton Griest
William Walton Griest was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....
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- J. Roland KinzerJ. Roland KinzerJohn Roland Kinzer was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.J. Roland Kinzer was born on a farm near Terre Hill, Pennsylvania in East Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania He graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in...
(R). Laurence H. WatresLaurence Hawley WatresLaurence Hawley Watres was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and education:...
(R). John J. CaseyJohn J. CaseyJohn Joseph Casey was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.John J. Casey was born in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania...
(D) - C. Murray TurpinCharles Murray TurpinCharles Murray Turpin was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.C. Murray Turpin was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania. He attended Wyoming Seminary in Kingston...
(R). George F. Brumm (R). Charles J. EsterlyCharles Joseph EsterlyCharles Joseph Esterly was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Charles J. Esterly was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. He was employed with an electric company until 1916 and later in the sales department of a knitting mill. He was also engaged in the...
(R). Louis T. McFaddenLouis Thomas McFaddenLouis Thomas McFadden was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life:...
(R). Edgar R. KiessEdgar Raymond KiessEdgar Raymond Kiess was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Edgar R. Kiess was born in Warrensville, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Lycoming County Normal School in Muncy, Pennsylvania, in 1892. He taught in the public schools of Lycoming County for...
(R) - Robert F. RichRobert F. RichRobert Fleming Rich was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and education:...
(R). Frederick W. MagradyFrederick William MagradyFrederick William Magrady was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....
(R). Edward M. BeersEdward M. BeersEdward McMath Beers was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Edward M. Beers was born in Nossville, Pennsylvania. In 1895, he moved with his parents to Mount Union, Pennsylvania when they purchased the then Seibert House. He graduated from Mount Union High...
(R). Isaac H. DoutrichIsaac Hoffer DoutrichIsaac Hoffer Doutrich was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Isaac H. Doutrich was born on a farm near Middletown, Pennsylvania. He moved to Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, with his parents in 1880. He attended Keystone State Normal School in Kutztown,...
(R). J. Russell LeechJames Russell LeechJames Russell Leech was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...
(R). J. Banks KurtzJacob Banks KurtzJacob Banks Kurtz was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.J. Banks Kurtz was born in Delaware Township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and from Dickinson School of Law in 1893...
(R). Franklin MengesFranklin MengesFranklin Menges was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Franklin Menges was born at Menges Mills, York County, Pennsylvania...
(R). J. Mitchell ChaseJames Mitchell ChaseJames Mitchell Chase was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...
(R). Samuel A. KendallSamuel Austin KendallSamuel Austin Kendall was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Samuel A. Kendall was born in Greenville Township, Pennsylvania. He attended the public schools and was a student for some time at Valparaiso, Indiana, and at Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio...
(R). Henry W. TempleHenry Wilson TempleHenry Wilson Temple was a Progressive and a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....
(R). J. Howard SwickJ. Howard SwickJesse Howard Swick was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.J. Howard Swick was born near New Brighton, Pennsylvania. He attended Geneva College in nearby Beaver Falls, where he taught from 1895 to 1900. He graduated from Hahnemann Medical College of...
(R). Nathan L. StrongNathan Leroy StrongFor the Welsh rugby player see Nathan Strong Nathan Leroy Strong was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....
(R). Thomas C. CochranThomas Cunningham CochranThomas Cunningham Cochran was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....
(R). Milton W. ShreveMilton William ShreveMilton William Shreve was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Milton W. Shreve was born in Chapmanville, Pennsylvania. He attended the Edinboro State Normal School and Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Bucknell University in...
(R). William R. Coyle (R). Adam M. WyantAdam Martin WyantAdam Martin Wyant was an American politician who served as Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. He served six terms, a total of 12 years, in the House. However Wyant is also best remembered for being the first professional football player to be elected to the...
(R). Stephen G. PorterStephen Geyer PorterSteven Geyer Porter was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...
(R) - Edmund F. ErkEdmund Frederick ErkEdmund Frederick Erk was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Edmund F. Erk was born in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania . He was engaged extensively in newspaper work in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He served as secretary to Congressman Stephen G...
(R). M. Clyde KellyMelville Clyde KellyMelville Clyde Kelly was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:M. Clyde Kelly was born in Bloomfield, Ohio. He attended Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio...
(R). Patrick J. SullivanPatrick J. Sullivan (Pennsylvania)Patrick Joseph Sullivan was Republican member of the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania.-Biography:Patrick Joseph Sullivan was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was employed in the Homestead Axle Works, Homestead, Pennsylvania, from 1890 to 1900, and in the steel mills at Pittsburgh from...
(R). Harry A. EstepHarry Allison EstepHarry Allison Estep was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Harry A. Estep was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended the public schools in Marion, Indiana, and Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh...
(R). Guy E. CampbellGuy Edgar CampbellGuy Edgar Campbell was a Democrat and Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.- Early life :...
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Rhode Island
. Clark BurdickClark Burdick
Clark Burdick was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Burdick attended the public schools.He was a student at the Harvard Law School 1893-1895....
(R). Richard S. Aldrich
Richard S. Aldrich
Richard Steere Aldrich was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island, son of Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich.Aldrich was born in Washington, D.C. where his father was serving in Congress. Aldrich was a descendant of John Steere, one of the earliest settlers in Providence...
(R). Jeremiah E. O'Connell
Jeremiah E. O'Connell
Jeremiah Edward O'Connell was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.Born in Wakefield, Massachusetts, O'Connell attended the public schools. He was graduated from Boston University in 1906 and from the law school of the same university in 1908. He was admitted to the bar in 1907 and commenced...
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- Francis B. CondonFrancis CondonFrancis Bernard Condon was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.Born in Central Falls, Rhode Island, Condon attended the public schools. He graduated from Georgetown University Law School, Washington, D.C., in 1916. He was admitted to the bar in 1916 and commenced practice in Pawtucket, Rhode...
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- Francis B. Condon
South Carolina
. Thomas S. McMillanThomas S. McMillan
Thomas Sanders McMillan was a lawyer and a United States Representative from South Carolina.Born in the town of Ulmer in Allendale County, McMillan received his early childhood education at the schools in Ulmer. He graduated from the Orangeburg Collegiate Institute in 1907 and taught school for...
(D). Butler B. Hare
Butler B. Hare
Butler B. Hare was an American politician elected at the U.S. House of Representatives representing the state of South Carolina....
(D). Frederick H. Dominick
Frederick H. Dominick
Frederick Haskell Dominick, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district. He served for eight terms from 1917 to 1933.-Biography:...
(D). John J. McSwain
John J. McSwain
John Jackson McSwain was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born on a farm near Cross Hill, South Carolina, McSwain attended the public schools....
(D). William F. Stevenson (D). Allard H. Gasque
Allard H. Gasque
Allard Henry Gasque was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, husband of Elizabeth Hawley Gasque.Born on Friendfield plantation, near Hyman, Marion County, South Carolina, Gasque attended the public schools....
(D). Hampton P. Fulmer
Hampton P. Fulmer
Hampton Pitts Fulmer was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented South Carolina in the United States House of Representatives from 1921 - October 19, 1944. After his death, his wife Willa L. Fulmer took over his seat.Fulmer was born near Springfield, South Carolina...
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South Dakota
. Charles A. ChristophersonCharles A. Christopherson
Charles Andrew Christopherson was a lawyer and politician in South Dakota. He was elected to the state legislature in 1912...
(R). Royal C. Johnson
Royal C. Johnson
Royal Cleaves Johnson was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota and a highly decorated veteran of World War I. He was born in Cherokee, Iowa in 1882....
(R). William Williamson
William Williamson (South Dakota)
William Williamson was a U. S. Representative from South Dakota. He was the last Representative from the third district.-Biography:...
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Tennessee
. B. Carroll ReeceB. Carroll Reece
Brazilla Carroll Reece was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.-Early life and career:Reece was born on a farm near Butler, Tennessee, one of thirteen children of John Isaac and Sarah Maples Reece...
(R). J. Will Taylor
J. Will Taylor
James Willis Taylor was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.Born near Lead Mine Bend in Union County, Tennessee, Taylor attended the public schools, Holbrook Normal College, Fountain City, Tennessee, and the American Temperance University, Harriman, Tennessee.He taught school for several years.He...
(R). Sam D. McReynolds
Sam D. McReynolds
Samuel Davis McReynolds was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 3rd congressional district of Tennessee. He was born on a farm near Pikeville, Tennessee in Bledsoe County on April 16, 1872. He attended the rural schools, People's College at...
(D). Cordell Hull
Cordell Hull
Cordell Hull was an American politician from the U.S. state of Tennessee. He is best known as the longest-serving Secretary of State, holding the position for 11 years in the administration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during much of World War II...
(D). Ewin L. Davis
Ewin L. Davis
Ewin Lamar Davis was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 5th congressional district of Tennessee.-Biography:...
(D). Joseph W. Byrns, Sr. (D). Edward Everett Eslick
Edward Everett Eslick
Edward Everett Eslick was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 7th congressional district of Tennessee....
(D). Gordon Browning
Gordon Browning
Gordon Weaver Browning was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Congress and was later Governor of Tennessee from 1937 to 1939 and again from 1949 to 1953.-Biography:...
(D). Jere Cooper
Jere Cooper
Jere Cooper was a Democratic United States Representative from Tennessee.-Biography:Cooper was born on a farm near Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee...
(D). Hubert Fisher
Hubert Fisher
Hubert Frederick Fisher was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 10th congressional district of Tennessee.-Biography:...
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Texas
. Wright PatmanWright Patman
John William Wright Patman was a U.S. Congressman from Texas in Texas's 1st congressional district and chair of the United States House Committee on Banking and Currency .-Early life:...
(D). John C. Box
John C. Box
John Calvin Box was a U.S. Representative from Texas.John Calvin Box was born on March 28, 1871 on the family farm at Hammond's Creek east of the present day Latexo community in northern Houston county east Texas which is north of the county seat ofCrockett, Texas to John Jasper Wesley Box and...
(D). Morgan G. Sanders
Morgan G. Sanders
Morgan Gurley Sanders was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born near Ben Wheeler, Texas, Sanders attended the public schools.He graduated from and taught school for three years.He owned and published a weekly newspaper....
(D). Sam Rayburn
Sam Rayburn
Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn , often called "Mr. Sam," or "Mr. Democrat," was a Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for seventeen years, the longest tenure in U.S. history.- Background :Rayburn was born in Roane County, Tennessee, and...
(D). Hatton W. Sumners
Hatton W. Sumners
Hatton William Sumners was a Congressman from Texas from 1913—1947 and served as Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.-Early life and career:...
(D). Luther Alexander Johnson (D). Clay Stone Briggs
Clay Stone Briggs
Clay Stone Briggs was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1919 through his death in 1933.-Early life:...
(D). Daniel E. Garrett
Daniel E. Garrett
Daniel Edward Garrett was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Texas, elected at-large and later from the 8th District of Texas.-Early life and career in politics:...
(D). Joseph J. Mansfield
Joseph J. Mansfield
Joseph Jefferson Mansfield was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the U.S. state of Texas from 1917-1947.Mansfield was born on February 9, 1861. He was born in Wayne, West Virginia. However when he was born this was still part of state of Virginia...
(D). James P. Buchanan
James P. Buchanan
James Paul Buchanan served as U.S. Representative from the 10th district of Texas from 1913 until his death on 22 February 1937. He was the chair of the Appropriations committee from 1933 on.-Legacy:...
(D). Oliver H. Cross
Oliver H. Cross
Oliver Harlan Cross was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Eutaw, Alabama, Cross attended the public schools and was graduated from the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa in 1891....
(D). Fritz G. Lanham
Fritz G. Lanham
Frederick Garland "Fritz" Lanham was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Texas. A Democrat, Lanham was the son of Samuel Willis Tucker Lanham, a governor of Texas and himself a member of Congress. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a...
(D). Guinn Williams
Guinn Williams (Texas politician)
Guinn Williams was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born near Beuela, Mississippi, Williams moved with his parents to Texas and settled in Decatur, Wise County, in 1876.He attended the public schools....
(D). Augustus McCloskey
Augustus McCloskey
Augustus McCloskey was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in San Antonio, Texas, McCloskey attended Atascosa School, St. Joseph's Academy, San Antonio, Texas, and St. Mary's College, San Antonio, Texas. He was employed as a stenographer 1903–1907.He studied law, was admitted to the bar in...
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- Harry M. WurzbachHarry M. WurzbachHarry McLeary Wurzbach was the first Republican since Reconstruction to represent Texas for more than two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Robert B. Hawley had previously served as a Republican for a Galveston based congressional district from 1897-1901...
(R). John N. GarnerJohn Nance GarnerJohn Nance Garner, IV , was the 32nd Vice President of the United States and the 44th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives .- Early life and family :...
(D). Claude B. HudspethClaude Benton HudspethClaude Benton Hudspeth was an American rancher, lawyer, and statesman from El Paso, Texas. He represented Texas in the U.S. Congress from 1919 to 1931....
(D). Robert Q. LeeRobert Quincy LeeRobert Quincy Lee was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born near Coldwater, Mississippi, Lee attended the public schools and the Fort Worth High School....
(D) - Thomas L. BlantonThomas L. BlantonThomas Lindsay Blanton was a United States Representative from Texas. He was a member of the Democratic Party....
(D). J. Marvin JonesJohn Marvin JonesJudge John Marvin Jones was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas and Chief Judge of the federal Court of Claims.-Biography:...
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- Harry M. Wurzbach
Utah
. Don B. ColtonDon B. Colton
Don Byron Colton was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born near Mona, Juab County, Utah Territory, Colton moved with his parents to Uintah County, Utah Territory in 1879....
(R). Elmer O. Leatherwood
Elmer O. Leatherwood
Elmer O. Leatherwood was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born on a farm near Waverly, Ohio, Leatherwood attended the public schools.He moved to Emporia, Kansas, in 1888....
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- Frederick C. LoofbourowFrederick C. LoofbourowFrederick Charles Loofbourow was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born in Atlantic, Iowa, Loofbourow was educated in the common schools of Iowa.He moved with his parents to Utah in 1889....
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- Frederick C. Loofbourow
Vermont
. Elbert S. BrighamElbert S. Brigham
Elbert Sidney Brigham was a U.S. Representative from Vermont.Born in St. Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, Brigham attended the graded schools....
(R). Ernest Willard Gibson
Ernest Willard Gibson
Ernest Willard Gibson was a United States Representative and Senator from Vermont.Gibson graduated from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont in 1894 where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity, and from the University of Michigan Law School. He was elected to the Vermont House of...
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Virginia
. S. Otis Bland (D). Menalcus LankfordMenalcus Lankford
Menalcus Lankford was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born on the Bowers plantation near Franklin, Virginia, Lankford attended public and private schools and the Norfolk High School....
(R). Andrew J. Montague
Andrew Jackson Montague
Andrew Jackson Montague was a U.S. politician from Virginia. He served as the 44th Governor of Virginia, from 1902 to 1906, and a Congressman from 1912 until his death in 1937...
(D). Patrick H. Drewry
Patrick H. Drewry
Patrick Henry Drewry was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Petersburg, Virginia, Drewry attended the public schools, Petersburg High School, and McCabe's University School....
(D). Joseph Whitehead
Joseph Whitehead (Congressman)
Joseph Whitehead was a Representative from Virginia; born near Mount Airy, Pittsylvania County, Va., October 31, 1867; attended the public schools of his native city; was graduated from the academic department of Richmond College , Richmond, Va., in 1889, and from the law department of the...
(D). Clifton A. Woodrum
Clifton A. Woodrum
Clifton Alexander Woodrum was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Woodrum attended the public schools of his native city and the University College of Medicine , Richmond, Virginia.He became a registered pharmacist and engaged in his profession in Roanoke.He studied law at...
(D). Jacob A. Garber
Jacob A. Garber
Jacob Aaron Garber was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Jacob A. Garber was born near Harrisonburg, Virginia...
(R). R. Walton Moore
R. Walton Moore
Robert Walton "Judge" Moore was a Virginia lawyer, U.S. Representative from Virginia, Assistant Secretary of State, and one of the few Virginia politicians to embrace the New Deal....
(D). Joseph C. Shaffer
Joseph Crockett Shaffer
Joseph Crockett Shaffer was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Wytheville, Virginia, Shaffer attended the Wytheville public schools....
(R). Henry St. George Tucker III
Henry St. George Tucker III
Henry St. George Tucker, III was a representative from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the United States House of Representatives, professor of law, and president of the American Bar Association. He was born to Laura and John Randolph Tucker in Winchester, Virginia, and received a B.L...
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Washington
. John F. MillerJohn Franklin Miller (Washington representative)
John Franklin Miller , an American politician, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1917 to 1931. He represented the First Congressional District of Washington as a Republican...
(R). Lindley H. Hadley
Lindley H. Hadley
Lindley Hoag Hadley was a U.S. Representative from Washington.Born near Sylvania, Indiana, Hadley attended the common schools of his native city, Bloomingdale Academy, and Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois.He taught school in Rockville, Indiana from 1884 to 1889.He studied...
(R). Albert Johnson
Albert Johnson (congressman)
Albert Johnson was a U.S. Representative from Washington state.Born in Springfield, Illinois, Johnson attended the schools at Atchison and Hiawatha, Kansas. He worked as a reporter on the St. Joseph Herald and the St...
(R). John W. Summers
John W. Summers
John William Summers was a U.S. Representative from Washington.Born near Valeene, Indiana, Summers attended the public schools....
(R). Samuel B. Hill
Samuel B. Hill
Samuel Billingsley Hill was a U.S. Representative from Washington.Born in Franklin, Arkansas, Hill attended the common schools, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and was graduated from its law department in 1898...
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West Virginia
. Carl G. BachmannCarl G. Bachmann
Carl G. Bachmann was a United States Congressman from Wheeling, West Virginia.Bachmann was born in Wheeling as the son of Charles F. and Sophia Bachmann. In 1908 he graduated from Linsly Institute. He went to college first at Washington and Jefferson College for two years, and later graduated West...
(R). Frank L. Bowman
Frank L. Bowman
Frank Llewellyn Bowman was an American politician who represented West Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1925-1933.-Biography:...
(R). John M. Wolverton
John M. Wolverton
John Marshall Wolverton was a U.S. Representative from West Virginia.Born in Big Bend, Calhoun County, West Virginia, Wolverton attended country schools and Glenville and Fairmont State Normal Schools. He was graduated from the law department of the West Virginia University at Morgantown in 1901...
(R). James A. Hughes
James A. Hughes
James Anthony Hughes was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of West Virginia....
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- Robert L. HoggRobert Lynn HoggRobert Lynn Hogg was an American politician who represented West Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1930 to 1933. He was the son of Congressman Charles E. Hogg....
(R). Hugh Ike ShottHugh Ike ShottHugh Ike Shott was a newspaper editor, pioneer broadcaster, and Republican politician in the U.S. State of West Virginia.-Career:...
(R). Joe L. SmithJoe L. SmithJoseph Luther Smith, commonly known as Joe L. Smith , was an American politician, and a member of the Democratic Party from West Virginia....
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- Robert L. Hogg
Wisconsin
. Henry A. Cooper (R), until March 1, 1931, vacant thereafter. Charles A. KadingCharles A. Kading
Charles August Kading was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin who represented Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district from 1927–1933....
(R). John M. Nelson
John M. Nelson
John Mandt Nelson was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in Burke, Wisconsin, Nelson attended the public schools and was graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1892....
(R). John C. Schafer
John C. Schafer
John C. Schafer was a Republican politician who represented Wisconsin's 4th congressional district in Congress from 1923 to 1933 and again from 1939 to 1941....
(R). William H. Stafford
William H. Stafford
William Henry Stafford was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin and served from March 4, 1903 to March 3, 1911. He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1910...
(R). Florian Lampert
Florian Lampert
Florian Lampert , was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1918–1930, serving Wisconsin's 6th District.-Career:...
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- Michael ReillyMichael ReillyMichael Kieran Reilly , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1913–1917 and again from 1930–1939, serving Wisconsin's 6th District. He initially served two terms before losing a re-election bid to Republican James H. Davidson, and then returned to Congress...
(D). Merlin HullMerlin HullMerlin Hull was a Wisconsin lawyer, a newspaper publisher, and a member of the United States House of Representatives....
(R). Edward E. BrowneEdward E. BrowneEdward Everts Browne was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in Waupaca, Wisconsin, Browne attended the public schools and Waupaca High School....
(R). George J. SchneiderGeorge J. SchneiderGeorge John Schneider was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in the town of Grand Chute, Wisconsin, Schneider moved to Appleton with his parents, attended the public schools of Appleton, Wisconsin....
(R). James A. FrearJames A. FrearJames Archibald Frear was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in Hudson, Wisconsin, in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, Frear attended the public schools, and Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin, in 1878....
(R). Hubert H. PeaveyHubert H. PeaveyHubert Haskell Peavey was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in Adams, Minnesota, Peavey moved with his parents to Redwood Falls, Minnesota, in 1886....
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- Michael Reilly
Non-voting members
. Daniel SutherlandDaniel Sutherland
Daniel Alexander Sutherland , nicknamed "Fighting Dan", was an American businessperson and politician who served in the United States House of Representatives during the 1920s as the delegate from what was then the Alaska Territory.Sutherland was born in Pleasant Bay, Canada on Cape Breton Island...
(R). Victor S. K. Houston (R). Pedro Guevara
Pedro Guevara
Pedro Guevara , was a Philippine soldier, lawyer and legislator who became Resident Commissioner from the Philippine Islands during the American colonial administration.-Biography:...
. Camilo Osías
Camilo Osías
Camilo Osías was a Filipino politician, twice for a short time President of the Senate of the Philippines....
. Félix Córdova Dávila
Félix Córdova Dávila
Félix Lope María Córdova Dávila was a political leader and judge from Puerto Rico who served as Puerto Rico's fourth Resident Commissioner in Congress.-Early years:...
Changes in membership
The count below reflects changes from the beginning of the first session of this Congress.Senate
- replacements: 9
- DemocraticDemocratic Party (United States)The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
: 1 seat net gain - RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
: 1 seat net loss
- Democratic
- deaths: 5
- resignations: 3
- interim appointments: 6
- Total seats with changes: 9
House of Representatives
- replacements: 26
- DemocraticDemocratic Party (United States)The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
: 3 seat net gain - RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
: 3 seat net loss
- Democratic
- deaths: 25
- resignations: 6
- contested election: 1
- Total seats with changes: 32
Officers
- Architect of the CapitolArchitect of the CapitolThe Architect of the Capitol is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, and also the head of that agency. The Architect of the Capitol is in the legislative branch and is responsible to the United States...
: David LynnDavid Lynn (architect)David Lynn was an American architect and honorary member of the American Institute of Architects....
, appointed August 22, 1923
Senate
- SecretarySecretary of the United States SenateThe Secretary of the Senate is an elected officer of the United States Senate. The Secretary supervises an extensive array of offices and services to expedite the day-to-day operations of that body...
: Edwin P. Thayer - Sergeant at ArmsSergeant at Arms of the United States SenateThe Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate is the law enforcer for the United States Senate. One of the chief roles of the Sergeant is to hold the gavel used at every session...
: David S. BarryDavid S. BarryDavid Sheldon Barry, Sr. was a journalist who became the 17th Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate, serving from 1919 to 1933.... - ChaplainChaplain of the United States SenateThe Chaplain of the United States Senate opens each session of the United States Senate with a prayer, and provides and coordinates religious programs and pastoral care support for Senators, their staffs, and their families. The Chaplain is appointed by a majority vote of the members of the Senate...
: ZeBarney T. Phillips (Episcopalian) - Democratic PartyDemocratic Party (United States)The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
Secretary: Edwin A. Halsey - Republican PartyRepublican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
Secretary: Carl A. Loeffler
House of Representatives
- ClerkClerk of the United States House of RepresentativesThe Clerk of the United States House of Representatives is an officer of the United States House of Representatives, whose primary duty is to act as the chief record-keeper for the House....
: William T. Page - Sergeant at ArmsSergeant at Arms of the United States House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms is an officer of the House with law enforcement, protocol, and administrative responsibilities. The Sergeant at Arms is elected at the beginning of each Congress by the membership of the chamber...
: Joseph G. Rodgers - DoorkeeperDoorkeeper of the United States House of RepresentativesAn appointed officer of the United States House of Representatives from 1789 to 1995, the Doorkeeper of the United States House of Representatives was chosen by a resolution at the opening of each United States Congress. The Office of the Doorkeeper was based on precedent from the Continental...
: Bert W. Kennedy - PostmasterPostmaster of the United States House of RepresentativesThe Postmaster of the United States House of Representatives was an employee of the United States Congress from 1834 to 1993.Before the creation of the office of Postmaster, mail duties were handled by workers in the office of the Doorkeeper, who were paid additional compensation...
: Frank W. Collier - ParliamentarianParliamentarian of the United States House of RepresentativesThe Parliamentarian of the United States House of Representatives manages, supervises, and administers its Office of the Parliamentarian, which is responsible for advising presiding officers, Members, and staff on procedural questions under the U.S...
: Lewis DeschlerLewis DeschlerLewis Deschler was the first, and longest serving, Parliamentarian of the United States House of Representatives. He started his term on February 1, 1927 during the 70th United States Congress following the retirement of Lehr Fess... - ChaplainChaplain of the United States House of RepresentativesThe election of William Linn as Chaplain of the House on May 1, 1789, continued the tradition established by the Continental Congresses of each day's proceedings opening with a prayer by a chaplain. The early Chaplains alternated duties with their Senate counterparts on a weekly basis, covering the...
: James S. Montgomery (MethodistMethodismMethodism is a movement of Protestant Christianity represented by a number of denominations and organizations, claiming a total of approximately seventy million adherents worldwide. The movement traces its roots to John Wesley's evangelistic revival movement within Anglicanism. His younger brother...
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