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Mississippi Senator. Washington, D.C., May 6. A new informal picture of Senator Theodore G. Bilbo, Democrat of Mississippi

Mississippi Senator. Washington, D.C., May 6. A new informal picture o...

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Vice President Garner gets gift of Kentucky chewing tobacco. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Vice President Garner receiving from Senator A.B. 'Happy' Chandler, Democrat of Kentucky, a gift of Kentucky Burley Twist Tobacco which was grown within 100 yards of Chandler's home in the Blue Grass State

Vice President Garner gets gift of Kentucky chewing tobacco. Washingto...

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Florida Senator and bride on way to opening session. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Happy as only a bridal couple can be, Senator and Mrs. Claude Pepper of Florida, wave a greeting to friends as they boarded the Capitol subway on the way to the opening of the 75th session of Congress. Senator Pepper is a Democrat

Florida Senator and bride on way to opening session. Washington, D.C.,...

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Last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Senator Clyde Herring, left, Democrat of Michigan and Chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee which opened hearings today on profit sharing plans, holds a last minute conference with a republican member of the committee, Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg

Last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Senator Clyde Herring, ...

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Florida Senator. Washington, D.C., April 29. A new informal photograph of Senator Charles O. Andrews, Democrat of Florida

Florida Senator. Washington, D.C., April 29. A new informal photograph...

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Investigating presidential campaign expenses, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. The campaign expenses of the presidential candidates are being carefully scrutinized by this special Senate Committee of which Senator Augustine Longergan, Democrat, is chairman. In the photograph made at the first meeting of the committee today are left to right: (seated) Sen. Louis B. Swellenbach, Democrat of Washington, Senator Augustine Longergan, Connecticut, and Senator Sherman Minton, Democrat of Indiana. Standing, left to right, Walter Meyers, counsel to the committee, and Senator Lynn J. Frazier, Farmer-Labor from North Dakota

Investigating presidential campaign expenses, Washington, D.C., Sept. ...

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Arkansas Senator chooses campaign picture. Washington, D.C., June 13. United States Senator Hattie W. Caraway, Democrat of Arkansas, chose her official campaign picture today. It is a pencil drawing done by Edward Solto, Washington artist, also shown in photograph, 6/13/38

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May get Supreme Court appointment. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach, Democrat of Washington, is a possible nominee to the Supreme Court bench to succeed Justice Louis D. Brandeis in the event President Roosevelt decides to name a man from the west, 2/16/38

May get Supreme Court appointment. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Senator ...

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Rep. Francis E. Walter, Democrat of Pennsylvania, Sept. 1939

Rep. Francis E. Walter, Democrat of Pennsylvania, Sept. 1939

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California Congressman. Washigton, D.C., March 2. A new informal picture of Rep. Ed V. Izac, Democrat from California, 3-2- 40

California Congressman. Washigton, D.C., March 2. A new informal pictu...

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Utah Senator. Washington, D.C., Aug. 19. Senator Elbert D. Thomas, Democrat of Utah, frequently uses the Senate subway as he travels to Senate sessions

Utah Senator. Washington, D.C., Aug. 19. Senator Elbert D. Thomas, Dem...

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Senator Harry Flood Byrd, Democrat of Virginia

Senator Harry Flood Byrd, Democrat of Virginia

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Washington, D.C., July 5. Rep. Ross Collins, Democrat of Mississippi, from a recent informal photo

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Kentucky Senator. Washington, D.C., May 11. U.S. Senator Alben W. Barkley, Democrat from Kentucky, pictured at the Capitol today, 5/11/37

Kentucky Senator. Washington, D.C., May 11. U.S. Senator Alben W. Bark...

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Big three of House Judiciary. Washington D.C. The big guns of the House Judiciary Committee as they studied the President's request for increase in the membership of the Supreme Court, following the meeting of the Committee today. Left to right: Rep. U.S. Guyer of Kansas, ranking Republican Member of the Committee; Rep. Hatton W. Sumners, Democrat of Texas and Chairman of the Committee; and Rep. Emanuel Celler, of New York and ranking Democrat of the Committee

Big three of House Judiciary. Washington D.C. The big guns of the Hous...

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Oklahoma senator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. United States Senator Josh Lee, Democrat of Oklahoma. He is considered one of the best orators in the Senate. 12/13/37

Oklahoma senator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. United States Senator Jos...

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Fitness of Senator Black is topic? Washington, D.C., Aug. 17. No doubt but the gist of this conversation was the fitness of Senator Hugo L. Black to be a Supreme Court Justice. Senator Arthur Capper (left) Republican of Kansas, and Senator Royal Copeland, Democrat of New York who is bitterly opposing the nomination of the Alabama Senator, pictured in a huddle as they ride the Senate subway today enroute to the Senate chamber for the debate of the fitness of Black. Copeland raised the Ku Klux Klan issue on the floor when he declared that he felt "outraged by this proposal to put a Klan sympathizer on the Supreme Court" 8/17/37

Fitness of Senator Black is topic? Washington, D.C., Aug. 17. No doubt...

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Exhausted after wage-hour fight in senate. Washington, D.C., June 13. Senator Allen Ellender Democrat of Louisana and onetime Lieutenant of the late Huey Long, is snapped by news cameramen as he rests in his office after leading the victorious fight for the compromise in the wage-hour bill. The compromise is expected to make wage differentials possible for many southern industries. He has threatened a filibuster unless the south got what it wanted in the measure, 6/13/38

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Mentioned for Supreme Court vacancy. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Rep. Hatton Sumner, Democrat of Texas and Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, is being mentioned prominently as the successor to Justice George Sutherland when he retires from the Supreme Court bench on January 18, 1/7/38

Mentioned for Supreme Court vacancy. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Rep. Ha...

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Mississippi Senator. Washington, D.C., Oct. 3. A new informal picture of Senator Theodore G. Bilbo, Democrat of Mississippi. He is a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, 10/3/38

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Senator from Wyoming. Washington, D.C., April 4. Senator H.H. Schwartz, democrat of Wyoming, from a new informal picture made today at the Capitol. 4-4-39

Senator from Wyoming. Washington, D.C., April 4. Senator H.H. Schwartz...

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Louisiana Senator. Washington, D.C., March 31. A new pose of Senator Allen J. Ellender, democrat of Louisiana, who is chairman of the Special Senate Committee investigating charges of favoritism in promotion of women workers in the government service. 3-31-39

Louisiana Senator. Washington, D.C., March 31. A new pose of Senator A...

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Rep. Charles I. Faddis, Democrat of Pennsylvania, Jan. 1940

Rep. Charles I. Faddis, Democrat of Pennsylvania, Jan. 1940

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Rookie Senator belives in signs. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Rookie Senator Ed. C. Johnson, Democrat of Colorado, signals the Capitol elevator on way to attend the opening session of the 75th Congress which convened today

Rookie Senator belives in signs. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Rookie Sena...

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Texas Senator poses for new informal picture. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senator Tom Connally, Democrat of Texas, from a new informal picture made at the Capitol today

Texas Senator poses for new informal picture. Washington, D.C., June 1...

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Senator A.B. 'Happy' Chandler, Democrat of Ky.

Senator A.B. 'Happy' Chandler, Democrat of Ky.

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Senator from South Carolina. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senator James F. Byrnes, Democrat of South Carolina, posed for this new informal picture today at his office in the Capitol

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House Labor Committee Chairman. Washington, D.C., July 21. A new informal photo of Rep. Mary Norton, Democrat of New Jersey, who is chairman of the House Committee on Labor, 7/21/09

House Labor Committee Chairman. Washington, D.C., July 21. A new infor...

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Connecticut Senator. Washington, D.C., May 31. A new informal photograph of Senator Francis T. Maloney, democrat of Connecticut

Connecticut Senator. Washington, D.C., May 31. A new informal photogra...

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Investigating presidential campaign expenses, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. The campaign expenses of the presidential candidates are being carefully scrutinized by this special Senate Committee of which Senator Augustine Longergan, Democrat, is chairman. In the photograph made at the first meeting of the committee today are left to right: (seated) Sen. Louis B. Swellenbach, Democrat of Washington, Senator Augustine Longergan, Connecticut, and Senator Sherman Minton, Democrat of Indiana. Standing, left to right, Walter Meyers, counsel to the committee, and Senator Lynn J. Frazier, Farmer-Labor from North Dakota

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Gentleman from South Carolina, Washington, D.C. Sept. 30. United States Senator Ellison D. Smith, Democrat from South Carolina. The Senator is a close friend of President Roosevelt

Gentleman from South Carolina, Washington, D.C. Sept. 30. United State...

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Texas Solon celebrates 25th anniversary in U.S. Senate. Washington, D.C., Jan. 29. Chipper as a cub, Senator Morris Sheppard, Democrat of Texas who today celebrated 25 years of continuous service in the United States Senate, wave a cheery hello to the cameraman as he arrives at his desk for the day's duties. Senator Sheppard is 63, 1/29/38

Texas Solon celebrates 25th anniversary in U.S. Senate. Washington, D....

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Rhode Island Solon. Washington, D.C., March 31. A new and informal picture of Senator Theodore F. Green, democrat of Rhode Island, 3/31/38

Rhode Island Solon. Washington, D.C., March 31. A new and informal pic...

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Tennessee Solon. Washington, D.C., April 1. A new informal picture of Rep. Joseph W. Byrns, Jr. democrat of Tennessee. He is the son of the late Speaker of the House. 4-1-39

Tennessee Solon. Washington, D.C., April 1. A new informal picture of ...

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South Carolina Solon. Washington, D.C., May 29. A new picture of Rep. Joseph R. Bryson, democrat of South Carolina

South Carolina Solon. Washington, D.C., May 29. A new picture of Rep. ...

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Early arrival for Congressional Opening. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. Congresswoman Virginia E. Jenckes, Democrat of Indiana, was among the early arrivals in the Capitol for the opening of [the] 75th session

Early arrival for Congressional Opening. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. Co...

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From blue grass state. Washington, D.C., May 15. Senator M.M. Logan, Democrat of Kentucky, snapped at a recent Senate hearing, 5/15/1937

From blue grass state. Washington, D.C., May 15. Senator M.M. Logan, D...

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Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., May 24. Senator Burton K. Wheeler, of Montana, pictured in his office at the Capitol today. Although a Democrat, Senator Wheeler is one of the leaders in fight against the president's court reorganization plan, 5/24/1937

Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., May 24. Senator Burton K. Wheeler, ...

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Oklahoma senator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. United States Senator Josh Lee, Democrat of Oklahoma. He is considered one of the best orators in the Senate. 12/13/37

Oklahoma senator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. United States Senator Jos...

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Rail wage cut would be blow to our present recovery. Washington, D.C., Oct. 14. Senator Burton K. Wheeler, Democrat of Montana and Chairman of the Senate Interstate Committee, today told the President's fact finding board that a wage reduction in the railroad industry "would be a blow to our present recovery". He expressed the opinion that the country as a whole would benefit if there were no cut, 10/14/38

Rail wage cut would be blow to our present recovery. Washington, D.C.,...

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Senator Claude Pepper, democrat of Fla., 2-23-39

Senator Claude Pepper, democrat of Fla., 2-23-39

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Rep. Phil Ferguson, Democrat of Okla., Feb. 1940

Rep. Phil Ferguson, Democrat of Okla., Feb. 1940

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[James Cameron Allen, Democrat congressman from Illinois, full-length portrait, standing, facing front]

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"I am a Democrat!" / C.J. Taylor.

"I am a Democrat!" / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows David B. "Hill" holding a knife labeled "Spite" and sneaking up behind a woman labeled "National Democratic Party" who is sitting at a table, reading a paper labeled "Wilson Bill". Illus. from Puck... More

Louisiana Solon. Washington, D.C., June 18. A new informal picture of Rep. Paul H. Maloney, Democrat of Louisiana

Louisiana Solon. Washington, D.C., June 18. A new informal picture of ...

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Jean Harlow plays close-up scene with North Carolina Senator Washington D.C. Reaching the Capitol today to attend the president's birthday ball, Jean Harlow, siren of the screen, paid her first visit to the United States Capitol. After greeting the Senators, the Blonde actress pulled Senator Robert Reynolds, Democrat of North Carolina, in for a close-up of her screen lovemaking

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Oppose secrecy on aid given by U.S. to French air mission. Washington, D.C., Feb. 13. Senator Gerald P. Nye, left, republican of North Dakota, and Senator Bennett Champ Clark, democrat of Missouri, are leading the fight to make public the records of the Senate Military Affairs Commmittee concerning the aid given a French mission by the U.S. government in the purchase of airplanes. The Senate Committee today rejected the proposal by a vote of 10 to 6

Oppose secrecy on aid given by U.S. to French air mission. Washington,...

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Maryland Democrat. Washington, D.C., May 4. A new informal picture of Rep. Ambrose J. Kennedy, Democrat of Maryland

Maryland Democrat. Washington, D.C., May 4. A new informal picture of ...

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Indiana Senator. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senator Sherman Minton, Democrat of Indiana from a new informal picture made a few days ago in his office at the Capitol

Indiana Senator. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senator Sherman Minton, De...

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Veteran North Carolina Solon reaches 76th milestone. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. P.W. Meeker, Secretary, congratulates Rep. Robert L. Doughton, democrat of North Carolina and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, as he celebrates his 75th birthday today. Miss Jonnie Mabry, stenographer for the veteran member, responds with a rose for him

Veteran North Carolina Solon reaches 76th milestone. Washington, D.C.,...

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At Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 8. Pictured in a huddle at today's session of the National Monopoly Committee are Senator Joseph Guffey, Democrat of Pennsylvania, and Eugene Grace, right, President of Bethlehem Steel Corporation. The Committee is currently making a study of the steel industry

At Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 8. Pictured in a huddle ...

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Senators help Santa collect toys for poor children of Washington. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. Senator Joseph F. Guffey, left, Democrat of Pennsylvania, and Senator D. Worth Clark, Democrat of Idaho, under the gayly lighted Christmas tree at the Senate Office Building where they assisted other Capitol Attaches in receiving toys for the poor children of Washington

Senators help Santa collect toys for poor children of Washington. Wash...

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In last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Senator Clyde Herring, left, Democrat of Michigan and Chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee which began hearings today on profit sharing plans, holds a last minute with a republican member of the committee, Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg of Michigan

In last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Senator Clyde Herrin...

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Indiana's Senator, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. A new informal photograph of Senator Sherman Minton, Democrat from Indiana

Indiana's Senator, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. A new informal photogra...

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May get TVA post. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. President Roosevelt has indicated he will nominate Senator James P. Pope of Idaho, as a member of the Tennessee Valley Authority. A Democrat, Pope was unseated in Idaho's Democratic Primary last summer, 12/28/38

May get TVA post. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. President Roosevelt has i...

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Mentioned for Supreme Court vacancy. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Rep. Hatton Sumner, Democrat of Texas and Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, is being mentioned prominently as the successor to Justice George Sutherland when he retires from the Supreme Court bench on January 18, 1/7/38

Mentioned for Supreme Court vacancy. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Rep. Ha...

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Townsend bill plan dishonest sponsor tells house committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 2. Rep. Harry Sheppard, left, democrat of California, today told the House Ways and Means Committee he was 'washed up' with the Townsend Old-Age Pension Organization because he did not believe it was functioning on an 'honest basis'. Sheppard, who introduced the Townsend Bill in the last session of Congress, urged approval of a new measure sponsored by the General Welfare Federation of America. He is pictured with Thomas E. Boorde, center, president of the General Welfare Federation, and Arthur L. Johnson, secretary of the organization, 2-2-39

Townsend bill plan dishonest sponsor tells house committee. Washington...

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Georgia girl appointed House Page by father. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Rep. E.E. Cox, Democrat of Georgia, and his daughter, Gene, whom he has appointed to serve as his personal page, this session in the house. Gene, who is 13 years old and can speak three languages, will be the first girl in the history of Congress to serve as a page, 1/3/39

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Investigating favoritism in government. Washington, D.C., March 31. A characteristic pose of Senator Allen J. Ellender, democrat of Louisiana, chairman of the Special Senate Committee investigating charges of favoritism in promotion of feminine workers on the government service. Principal charges are that the beauties are being promoted, regardless of their ability, over the heads of their homelier co-workers. 3-31-39

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Arkansas Senator. Washington, D.C., March 2. A new informal picture of Senator John E. Miller, democrat of Arkansas, 3-2- 39

Arkansas Senator. Washington, D.C., March 2. A new informal picture of...

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Rep. Lyle H. Boren, Democrat of Okla., Jan. 1940

Rep. Lyle H. Boren, Democrat of Okla., Jan. 1940

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Veteran Virginia Senator marches to House to hear President Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Senator Carter Glass, veteran democrat from Virginia, flanked by Senator John Miller, right, of Arkansas, and Senator Theodore Green, left, of Rhode Island, marches to House Chamber to hear President Roosevelt address a Joint Session of Congress

Veteran Virginia Senator marches to House to hear President Roosevelt....

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Oklahoma Senator. Washington, D.C., April 19. A new informal picture of Senator Elmer Thomas, democrat of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Senator. Washington, D.C., April 19. A new informal picture o...

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Perfect harmony. Washington, D.C., Nov. 2. Seems that Rep. James W. Wadsworth, Republican of New York, is getting a bit of confidential arms information from Rep. Luther A. Johnson, Democrat of Texas and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, just before he--Wadsworth--addressed the House today in favor of the administration's bill. Rep. Johnson, who preceded Wadsworth on the floor also spoke for repeal of the arms embargo [...]

Perfect harmony. Washington, D.C., Nov. 2. Seems that Rep. James W. Wa...

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New Hampshire Solon, Washington, D.C. Sept. 25. United States Senator Fred H. Brown, Democrat from New Hampshire

New Hampshire Solon, Washington, D.C. Sept. 25. United States Senator ...

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As hearing on president's re-organization plan opened today. Washington, D.C., March 10. Senator Henry F. Ashurst (right) Democrat of Arizona and Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, discusses last-minute details with Senator William E. Borah, of Idaho, as hearings opened today on President Roosevelt's plan for reorganizing the Judiciary. Attorney General Cummings was the first witness heard, 3/10/1937

As hearing on president's re-organization plan opened today. Washingto...

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New House District Committee. Washington, D.C., June 21. Rep. Vincent L. Palmisano, Democrat of Maryland, has succeeded Rep. Mary T. Norton, of New Jersey, as Chairman of the House District Committee. Rep. Norton has moved up to the important Chairmanship of the House Labor Committee, succeeding the late Rep. William P. Connery, Jr., 6/21/37

New House District Committee. Washington, D.C., June 21. Rep. Vincent ...

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No rest for a weary filibuster. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Senator Claude A. Pepper, Democrat of Florida who spoke for 11 hours during the current filibuster against the Anti-lynching bill, points out to pretty Mrs. Pepper the interesting sections of his long winded talk as he printed in the Congressional Record, 1/27/38

No rest for a weary filibuster. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Senator Cla...

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Illinois Senator sees President. Washington, D.C., Sept. 17. Senator J. Ham Lewis, Democrat of Illinois and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, leaving the White House today after a conference with President Roosevelt, 9/17/38

Illinois Senator sees President. Washington, D.C., Sept. 17. Senator J...

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Baby Congressman. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. 25-year-old Rep.-elect Lindley Beckworth, Democrat of Texas, who will be the youngest member of the House this session, arrives at his office for the opening of Congress on January 3, 12/28/38

Baby Congressman. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. 25-year-old Rep.-elect Li...

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Congress expresses sorrow on death of Pope Pius X1. Washington, D.C., Feb. 13. Senator Robert F. Wagner, left, democrat of New York, and Rep. James A. Shanley, democrat of Connecticut, introduced resolutions which were adopted by both houses of Congress expressing sorrow at the death of Pope Pius X1, 2-13- 39

Congress expresses sorrow on death of Pope Pius X1. Washington, D.C., ...

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Senator James F. Burges, Democrat of S.C., 2-24-39

Senator James F. Burges, Democrat of S.C., 2-24-39

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Rep. H. Jerry Voorhis, Democrat of Calif., 2-14-39

Rep. H. Jerry Voorhis, Democrat of Calif., 2-14-39

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New Mexico senator. Washington, D.C., July 26. A new informal picture of Senator Carl A. Hatch, Democrat of New Mexico, 7/26/39

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Six members of fair sex now members of National House of Representatives. Washington, D.C., March 6. The election of Mrs. Frances P. Bolton, Ohio, to succeed her late husband, Rep. Chester Bolton, in the House of Representatives brings to a total of six the number of women now serving in that august body. The ladies are evenly divided on political sides, three Republicans and three Democrats. Here's the lineup, left to right: Rep. Frances P. Bolton, Republican of Ohio; Rep. Clara McMillian, Democrat of Tennessee; Rep. Mary T. Norton, Democrat of New Jersey; Rep. Caroline O'Day, Democrat of New York; Rep. Edith N. Rogers, Republican of Massachusetts.; and Rep. Jessie Sumner, Republican of Illinois, 3-6-40

Six members of fair sex now members of National House of Representativ...

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Texas Senator. Washington, D.C., June 11. A new informal picture of Senator Tom Connally, Democrat of Texas

Texas Senator. Washington, D.C., June 11. A new informal picture of Se...

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Senate and House Judiciary leaders in huddle with president. Washington D.C. Rep. Hatton W. Sumners, (left) Democrat of Texas and Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, with Senator Henry F. Ashurst, Democrat of Arizona, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, leaving the White House today after a conference with President Roosevelt. Although they refused to make a statement it was presumed they discussed the President's request for increase in the membership of the Supreme Court

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[Joshua W. Alexander, Democrat Congressman from Missouri, half-length portrait, seated with candlestick telephone in hand] / National Photo Co., Washington, D.C.

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ROOSEVELT GETS ANOTHER PICTURE. MARVIN McINTYRE, PRESIDENTIAL SECRETARY, IN BEHALF OF PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ACCEPTS THE CHARCOAL DRAWING OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE DONE BY JOHN WICK DANIEL, III, GRANDSON OF THE LATE SEN. JOHN DANIEL OF VIRGINIA. THIS DRAWING WAS USED AS A COVER ON THE FIRST ISSUE OF 'YOUNG DEMOCRAT' OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE YOUNG DEMOCRATIC CLUB. FROM THE LEFT: J. RAYNINAN, CHARLES BORDA, MISS OLLIE FLOYD, McINTYRE, DANIEL III, MARGARET O'BRIEN, LEO DOCKSTETER, AND HYMAN GOODBINDER

ROOSEVELT GETS ANOTHER PICTURE. MARVIN McINTYRE, PRESIDENTIAL SECRETAR...

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Senator Holt and Sister Jane. Washington D.C., July 29. Miss Jane Holt is shown with her brother Senator Rush Holt(Democrat) of West Virginia. Miss Holt who has been acting as secretary and hostess for her Senator brother for the past two years will announce her engagement to Ralph K. Chase, lawyer, with the Maritime Commission, it was learned today, 7/29/37

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May get Supreme Court appointment. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach, Democrat of Washington, is a possible nominee to the Supreme Court bench to succeed Justice Louis D. Brandeis in the event President Roosevelt decides to name a man from the west, 2/16/38

May get Supreme Court appointment. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Senator ...

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Youngest Solon. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. At 25 years of age, re-elect Lindley Beckworth, Democrat of Texas, becomes the youngest member of the National House of Representatives. He is pictured at his desk shortly after arriving at the Capitol to prepare for the opening of Congress on January 3, 12/28/38

Youngest Solon. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. At 25 years of age, re-elec...

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Texas senator tries out "shooting irons" for news cameramen. Washington, D.C., June 14. Looking forward to a hunting trip in his native state as soon as Congress adjourns this week, Senator Tom Connally, democrat of Texas, checked his guns and did a little fancy shooting for the benefit of the cameramen at the Capitol today, 6/14/38

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Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. A new informal picture of Senator Burton K. Wheeler, democrat of Montana. He is Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee which is now studying the nation's rail problems, 2-10-39

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Rep. Edward T. Taylor, Democrat of Colorado, who at 81 is the oldest member of the House of Rep. He is [...] of the House Appropriations Comm., Oct. 1939

Rep. Edward T. Taylor, Democrat of Colorado, who at 81 is the oldest m...

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Rep. Charles I. Faddis, Democrat of Pennsylvania, Jan. 1940

Rep. Charles I. Faddis, Democrat of Pennsylvania, Jan. 1940

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Rep. William M. Colmer, Democrat of Miss., Feb. 1940

Rep. William M. Colmer, Democrat of Miss., Feb. 1940

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Arkansas senator. Washington, D.C., March 11. Senator Hattie W. Caraway, Democrat of Arkansas, from a new informal picture made in her office at the Capitol today, 3-11-40

Arkansas senator. Washington, D.C., March 11. Senator Hattie W. Carawa...

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Colorado Senator. Washington, D.C., March 2. A new informal picture of Senator Alva B. Adams, Democrat from Colorado, 3-2-40

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South Carolina Solon. Washington, D.C., June 11. This new informal picture of Senator James F. Byrnes, Democrat of South Carolina, was made at the Capitol today

South Carolina Solon. Washington, D.C., June 11. This new informal pic...

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Big three of House Judiciary. Washington D.C. The big guns of the House Judiciary Committee as they studied the President's request for increase in the membership of the Supreme Court, following the meeting of the Committee today. Left to right: Rep. U.S. Guyer of Kansas, ranking Republican Member of the Committee; Rep. Hatton W. Sumners, Democrat of Texas and Chairman of the Committee; and Rep. Emanuel Celler, of New York and ranking Democrat of the Committee

Big three of House Judiciary. Washington D.C. The big guns of the Hous...

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Co-chairman of monopoly committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 3. Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney, democrat of Wyoming, Chairman of the Joint Monopoly Committee, snapped as he presided at today's hearing at the Capitol

Co-chairman of monopoly committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 3. Senator J...

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Senate 'Beau Brummel' meets gentlemen of the press. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Senator J. Ham Lewis, Democrat of Illinois and the Beau Brummel of the Senate, is always a good source for the news for the boys who cover Capitol Hill. The Senator is shown here with the newsmen as he was on his way to the joint session today

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Michigan member of Congress. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. A new informal photograph of Rep. John Dingell, Democrat, of Michigan

Michigan member of Congress. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. A new informal ...

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[Alfred Gaither Allen, Democrat congressman from Ohio, three quarter-length portrait, seated, facing right]

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Senator from Arkansas. Washington, D.C., June 21. Senator John E. Miller, Democrat of Arkansas, posed for this new informal picture at the Capitol today

Senator from Arkansas. Washington, D.C., June 21. Senator John E. Mill...

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Tries culinary skill. Washington, D.C., March 10. Senator F. Ryan Duffey, democrat of Wisconsin, proud of his culinary skill tries his hand on a 35-pound sturgeon presented to him at the Capitol today by Maurice Fitzsimmons, Democrat Committeeman from Wisconsin. The fish, which was caught in Lake Winnebago, Wisc., was later served at a luncheon to Congressional colleagues of Senator Duffey, 3/10/38

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A congressman's day. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. The general belief of many voters that a congressman's life is a continual round of tea parties and social events was dispelled by Rep. Albert Thomas, Democrat of Texas, as he allowed the inquisitive photograph to record his days' activities during a Congressional session, 12/31/37 7:30 A.M. No barber or valet for Rep. Thomas. He shaves himself in the only bathroom of his modest apartment

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Dean of Capitol legislators. Washington, D.C., April 30. Senator Morris Sheppard, Democrat of Texas, Dean of Capitol Hill Legislators by virtue of his continuous service in the National House and Senate since 1902, is shown with the finished portrait of himself painted by Boris B. Gordon, of Washington D.C. the painting is to hang in the Texas State Capitol at Galveston, 4/30/37

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Wants dependant children cared for thru Social Security. Washington, D.C. June 8. Senator James P. Pope, Democrat of Idaho, has introduced a bill in the Senate to increase the Federal Government's contribution, through the Social Security Board, to care of dependent children from third the maintenance cost to one half. At present the government contributes half the cost of old age pensions and aid to the blind. The Pope proposal would bring the law with reference to dependent children in conformity to the provisions relating to other beneficiaries of the act. 6/8/37

Wants dependant children cared for thru Social Security. Washington, D...

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