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

Washington, D.C., July 5. Rep. Ross Collins, Democrat of Mississippi, ...

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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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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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Informal photo of Rep. Joe Hendricks, Democrat from Fla., 2-26-40

Informal photo of Rep. Joe Hendricks, Democrat from Fla., 2-26-40

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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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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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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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Informal photo of Rep. J. Hardin Peterson, Democrat from Fla., Feb. 26, 1940

Informal photo of Rep. J. Hardin Peterson, Democrat from Fla., Feb. 26...

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

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

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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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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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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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House Majority Leader. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. A new informal picture of Rep. Sam Rayburn, House Majority leader. He's a democrat from Texas

House Majority Leader. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. A new informal pictur...

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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

Georgia girl appointed House Page by father. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3....

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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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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

Senate and House Judiciary leaders in huddle with president. Washingto...

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

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

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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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Rep. Robert Ramspeck, Democrat of Ga.

Rep. Robert Ramspeck, Democrat of Ga.

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Rep. and Mrs. Frank Sites of Pennsylvania with their daughter Emily. Rep. Sites is the first Democrat to be elected from Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania

Rep. and Mrs. Frank Sites of Pennsylvania with their daughter Emily. R...

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New informal photo. Washington, D.C., Nov. 29. Latest informal photo of Rep. Andrew J. May, Democrat, of Kentucky

New informal photo. Washington, D.C., Nov. 29. Latest informal photo o...

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The Winnah. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. The first dead heat in a Congressional race was settled today when the State Ballot Olaw Commission ruled that Arthur B. Jenks, Republican, was the winner over Alphonse Roy, Democrat, from the first district of New Hampshire. After an 11-hour session the commission gave the decision to Jenks by a margin of 10 votes. Rep. Jenks still has his fingers crossed, however, as the House will have the final say as to whether he will be seated or not

The Winnah. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. The first dead heat in a Congre...

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Georgia representative. Washington, D.C., June 30. Rep. Robert Ramspeck, democrat of Georgia, from a new informal picture made a few days ago

Georgia representative. Washington, D.C., June 30. Rep. Robert Ramspec...

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Only Druggist in Congress. Washington, D.C., Feb. 13. While many professions and businesses are represented in the 76th Congress, Rep. Carl T. Durham, democrat of North Carolina, is the only pharmacist in that august body. He ran a drug store at Chapel Hill before his election to the house, 2-13-39

Only Druggist in Congress. Washington, D.C., Feb. 13. While many profe...

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Congressman from Texas. Washington, D.C., July 24. A new informal picture of Rep. Joseph J. Mansfield, Democrat of Texas, 7/24/39

Congressman from Texas. Washington, D.C., July 24. A new informal pict...

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At farm conference. Washington D.C. Opening a conference with more than 50 Farm leaders to frame a long-term federal farm program, Secretary of Agriculture is shown with Congressional Agricultural leaders, Senator Ellison D. Smith, Democrat of South Carolina, and Rep. Marvin Jones, Democrat of Texas. (right)

At farm conference. Washington D.C. Opening a conference with more tha...

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Adding the Feminine touch. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Rep. Mary T. Norton. Democrat of New Jersey, receives a corsage from her neice Mary Mc Dononaugh, as the final touch to her appearance before attending the opening session of the 75th Congress today

Adding the Feminine touch. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Rep. Mary T. Nort...

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Pro and con. Washington, D.C., March 28. Fiery Rep. Maury Maverick (right) of Texas, today started a House revolt against Senate Majority Leader Barkley's resolution for an investigation of the Tennessee Valley Authority. He declared the Senate resolution is the foundation for a "purge trial" to get rid of Dr. Arthur E. Morgan, deposed Chairman of the T.W.A. Rep. Andrew J. May, (left) Democrat of Kentucky, is warmly supporting the resolution for an investigation, 3/28/38

Pro and con. Washington, D.C., March 28. Fiery Rep. Maury Maverick (ri...

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New congressman. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Newly elected members of the House of Representatives who were administered the oath of office as the 75th session of Congress convened today. They are, left to right: Rep. Thomas A. Flaherty, Democrat, Massachusetts., succeeding Joseph P. Higgins, and Rep. Gomer Smith, Democrat of Oklahoma, succeeding the late R.P. Hill, 1/3/38

New congressman. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Newly elected members of th...

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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 ...

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Illinois Solon. Washington, D.C., Jan. 9. This new informal photograph of Rep. Adolph J. Sabath, Democrat of Illinois, was made at his office a few days ago, 1/9/39

Illinois Solon. Washington, D.C., Jan. 9. This new informal photograph...

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Bored Congressmen. Washington, D.C., March 30. How dull a congressional hearing can be is indicated in this picture made today shortly before the House Irrigation and Reclamation Committee reported favorably a bill authorizing the government to extend further relief to water users on federal Reclamation and Indian Reclamation projects. In various stages of repose are, left to right - Rep. Compton I. White, Chairman, and Reps. Thomas D. Winter - Karl E. Mundt - Henry C. Dworshak - J. Thorkelson -. With the exception of Chairman White, who is a democrat, the rest of the Solons are republicans. 3-30-39

Bored Congressmen. Washington, D.C., March 30. How dull a congressiona...

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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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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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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

A congressman's day. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. The general belief of ...

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Pennsylvania Solon. Washington, D.C., April 12. A new informal picture of Rep. Charles I. Faddis, democrat of Pennsylvania. 4-12- 39

Pennsylvania Solon. Washington, D.C., April 12. A new informal picture...

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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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Rep. Francis E. Walter, Democrat of Pennsylvania

Rep. Francis E. Walter, Democrat of Pennsylvania

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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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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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California representative. Washington, D.C., May 26. A new informal picture of Rep. H. Jerry Voorhis, democrat of California

California representative. Washington, D.C., May 26. A new informal pi...

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Oldest members of House in point of service. These three men have served nearly a hundred years in the House of Representatives. They are, left to right; Rep. Gilbert N. Haughen, (Rep.) of Iowa, who has served the longest, 33 years and 20 days; Speaker of the House John N. Garner, of Texas, who is now in his thirtieth year of service; and Rep. Edward W. Pou, Democrat, of North Carolina, who will complete 33 years of service next March. 3/23/32

Oldest members of House in point of service. These three men have serv...

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Gets house backing on sit down strike inquiry. Washington, D.C., April 3. The first member of Congress to raise his voice against what he called an "unlawful action" by a labor group, Rep. Martin Dies, Democrat of Texas, has introduced a resolution in the House for a congressional inquiry into the sit, 4/3/1937

Gets house backing on sit down strike inquiry. Washington, D.C., April...

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Urges Senate investigation of T.W.A. Washington, D.C., March 28. Rep. Andrew J. May, Democrat of Kentucky, who today appeared before the Senate Rules Committee to urge the investigation of the Tennessee Valley Authority as proposed by Senate Majority Leader Barkley in a resolution just introduced, 3/28/38

Urges Senate investigation of T.W.A. Washington, D.C., March 28. Rep. ...

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Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. Rep. Hatton W. Sumners, Democrat of Texas, who is being mentioned as a probable candidate to succeed Justice George Sutherland on the United States Supreme Court, is shown talking with Speaker Bankhead, 1/10/38

Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. Rep. Hatton W. Sumners, Democrat of Texas, ...

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New Congressional faces. Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. These new faces will represent New Jersey in the Senate and House: Senator William H. Smathers (left) and Rep. Elmer H. Wene, both democrats. They were in Washington to present their credentials to Vice President Garner. Smathers succeeds Senator Warren Barbour, Republican, while Rep. Wene will take the seat of the veteran Rep. Isaac Bacharach of Atlantic City. Rep. Wene will be the first Democrat since 1912 to represent the second district in Congress

New Congressional faces. Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. These new faces wi...

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Rep. Clarence F. Lea, Democrat of Calif.

Rep. Clarence F. Lea, Democrat of Calif.

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Reporters question Rep. Mary Norton. Washington, D.C., July 22. Reporters besiege Rep. Mary T. Norton, Democrat of New Jersey, following her appearance today before the House Rules Committee in executive session. The purpose of the hearing was determine whether the highly controversial amendments offered by Rep. Barden, Democrat of North Carolina, should get right of way on the House floor. Rep. Norton is also the author of certain amendments to the wage-hour law which are not as controversial as those[...]

Reporters question Rep. Mary Norton. Washington, D.C., July 22. Report...

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Congressional TVA Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. Members of the Joint Congressional Committee Investigating Tennessee Valley Authority now conducting open hearings at the U.S. Capitol. Left to right - Rep. Graham A. Barden, Democrat of N.C., Senator H.H. Schwartz, Democrat of Wyoming, Chairman Vic Donahey, Democrat of Ohio, Senator-elect James Mead, Democrat of New York, and Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins, Republican of Ohio

Congressional TVA Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. Members of the...

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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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Washington representative. Washington, D.C., July 26. Rep. Martin F. Smith, Democrat from State of Washington, posed for this new informal picture a few days ago, 7/26/39

Washington representative. Washington, D.C., July 26. Rep. Martin F. S...

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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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Texas Solon goes back to studies. Washington, D.C., Nov. 27. Rep. Maury Maverick, Democrat of Texas, went back to his classes at St. Mary's University during the recent recess of Congress, studying economics and government. The honor roll just released from the University at San Antonio showed the fiery legislator as one of sixteen students to win a place on the roll for the first half of the fall team. 11/27/37

Texas Solon goes back to studies. Washington, D.C., Nov. 27. Rep. Maur...

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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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House members put more flexibility in neutrality. These veteran House members of the Foreign Affairs Committee have worked out a compromise neutrality bill which may be passed before the end of the session. The Senate bill allowed virtually [...] latitude in certain of its provisions. From the left: Rep. Sol. Bloom, D. of N.Y., ranking Democrat of the committee; Rep. Sam D. McReynolds, chairman, and Rep. Luther A. Johnson, D. of Texas. 8/22/35

House members put more flexibility in neutrality. These veteran House ...

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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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New Chairman of House Labor Committee Washington, D.C., June 21. Rep. Mary T. Norton is the new Chairman of the Hosue Labor Committee succeeding the late Rep. William P. Connery, Jr., who died suddenly in the Capitol last week. Formerly Chairman of the House District Committee, Rep. Norton is Democrat and represents the 13th District of New Jersey, 6/21/37

New Chairman of House Labor Committee Washington, D.C., June 21. Rep. ...

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Texas Solon believes in comfort. Washington, D.C., July 30. Rep. Maury Maverick, Democrat of Texas, combats the Washington weather by shedding his coat while working in his office on Capitol Hill. Just now the fiery Texan is advocating a sweeping investigation of the entire government relief set-up. As investigators he wants a commission to be named by the president and containing representative citizens as well as lawmakers, 7/30/37

Texas Solon believes in comfort. Washington, D.C., July 30. Rep. Maury...

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Rep. John K. Griffith, Democrat of La.

Rep. John K. Griffith, Democrat of La.

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Gets house backing on sit down strike inquiry. Washington, D.C., April 3. The first member of Congress to raise his voice against what he called an "unlawful action" by a labor group, Rep. Martin Dies, Democrat of Texas, has introduced a resolution in the House for a congressional inquiry into the sit, 4/3/1937

Gets house backing on sit down strike inquiry. Washington, D.C., April...

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Newcomer from Illinois. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Rep. Lewis Long, new Democrat member of the House from Illinois

Newcomer from Illinois. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Rep. Lewis Long, new...

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Nice work if you can get it! Washington, D.C., June 10. Today was a happy day for Alphonse Roy, democrat, who was voted the seat of Rep. Arthur B. Jenks, Republican, in the House of Representatives. The final vote stood 214 to 122. Rep. Roy, representing the first district of New Hampshire, is pictured receiving a check of $14,000 for back pay and mileage expenses from Kenneth Romney, (right) Sergeant-At-Arms of the House, 6/10/38

Nice work if you can get it! Washington, D.C., June 10. Today was a ha...

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Reporters question Rep. Mary Norton. Washington, D.C., July 22. Reporters besiege Rep. Mary T. Norton, Democrat of New Jersey, following her appearance today before the House Rules Committee in executive session. The purpose of the hearing was determine whether the highly controversial amendments offered by Rep. Barden, Democrat of North Carolina, should get right of way on the House floor. Rep. Norton is also the author of certain amendments to the wage-hour law which are not as controversial as those...

Reporters question Rep. Mary Norton. Washington, D.C., July 22. Report...

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

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

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Gets house backing on sit down strike inquiry. Washington, D.C., April 3. The first member of Congress to raise his voice against what he called an "unlawful action" by a labor group, Rep. Martin Dies, Democrat of Texas, has introduced a resolution in the House for a congressional inquiry into the sit, 4/3/1937

Gets house backing on sit down strike inquiry. Washington, D.C., April...

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Congressional TVA Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. Members of the Joint Congressional Committee Investigating Tennessee Valley Authority now conducting open hearings at the U.S. Capitol. Left to right - Rep. Graham A. Barden, Democrat of N.C., Senator H.H. Schwartz, Democrat of Wyoming, Chairman Vic Donahey, Democrat of Ohio, Senator-elect James Mead, Democrat of New York, and Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins, Republican of Ohio

Congressional TVA Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. Members of the...

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Uncle Sam 'paid' for place cards at this Solon's luncheon. Washington, D.C., March 29. Place cards at the luncheon given by Rep. Lawrence Lewis, democrat of Colorado, for his friends at the Capitol today were unusual, to say the least. On the back of the cards he left no doubt in the minds of his guests that the government footed the bill for them. 3-29-39

Uncle Sam 'paid' for place cards at this Solon's luncheon. Washington,...

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Will introduce new railroad bill at this session. Washington, D.C., Dec. 29. Rep. Clarence F. Lea, Democrat of California, working on the new railroad bill he will introduce at this session of Congress, 12/29/38

Will introduce new railroad bill at this session. Washington, D.C., De...

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Alabama Democrat. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. A new informal picture of Rep. Luther Johnson, democrat [...] Alabama

Alabama Democrat. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. A new informal picture of ...

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Lunch on the run. Quantico, Virginia, 5/22/37. Knowing the [...]city of hungry newsmen, Rep. John J. O'Connor, Democrat of New York, was among the first to get his buffet lunch at the annual picnic of the National Press Club, 5/22/1937

Lunch on the run. Quantico, Virginia, 5/22/37. Knowing the [...]city o...

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Principals in wage-hour amendments controversy. Washington, D.C., July 25. Seeking speedy action at this session of Congress, the House Rules Committee at a special session today agreed to further attempt to compromise proposals of opposing faction in the proposed amendments to the wage-hour law. Left to right: wage-hour administrator Elmer Andrews; Rep. Graham A. Barden, Democrat of North Carolina; Rep. Mary T. Norton, Democrat of New Jersey and Rep. Adolph Sabath of Illinois, Acting Chairman of the Rules Committee. Andrews, Rep. Norton and Rep. Barden appeared before the Committee in Executive region, 7/26/39

Principals in wage-hour amendments controversy. Washington, D.C., July...

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Rep. John H. Tolan, Democrat of Calif.

Rep. John H. Tolan, Democrat of Calif.

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Indiana Solon holds record. Washington, D.C. Aug. 31. What is believed to be a record for staying on the job is held by Rep. Louis Ludlow, Democrat of Indiana. A member of Congress since 1929, Ludlow has never gone back to his state during recesses but has remained on the job at the capitol. He is a former president of the National Press Club and was the first newspaper correspondent to go directly from the press gallery to a seat in Congress. 8/31/37

Indiana Solon holds record. Washington, D.C. Aug. 31. What is believed...

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Congressional Gardener at hobby. Washington, D.C., May 7. Rep. William R. Poage, a first term Texas Democrat, likes gardening. He couldn't find a plot of ground in the crowded capital, so he used his newly acquired congressional influence and won permission to help tend flowers and shrubbery in the government's Botanical Gardens. So he works along with the regular laborers an hour or two daily. no. 1, 5/7/1937

Congressional Gardener at hobby. Washington, D.C., May 7. Rep. William...

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Rep. Francis E. Walter, Democrat of Pennsylvania Represents the 21st District

Rep. Francis E. Walter, Democrat of Pennsylvania Represents the 21st D...

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Urge alien importation. Rep. Martin Dies, left, Texas Democrat and author of H.R. 7120 to deport some six million aliens now said to be in the U.S. confers with Rep. Joe Starnes, Alabama Democrat, regarding the bill. Starnes reported the bill for Dies. 6/24/35

Urge alien importation. Rep. Martin Dies, left, Texas Democrat and aut...

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Washington, D.C., June 10, The House of Representatives late yesterday voted 214 to 122 to seat Alphonse Roy (above) Democrat, as a representative of the first district of New Hampshire. At the same time Rep. Arthur B. Jenks, Republican, who has represented the District for the last year and a half, was unseated. Rep. Roy received today a check of $14,000 for back pay and mileage expenses, 6/10/38

Washington, D.C., June 10, The House of Representatives late yesterday...

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Principals in wage-hour amendments controversy. Washington, D.C., July 25. Seeking speedy action at this session of Congress, the House Rules Committee at a special session today agreed to further attempt to compromise proposals of opposing faction in the proposed amendments to the wage-hour law. Left to right: wage-hour administrator Elmer Andrews; Rep. Graham A. Barden, Democrat of North Carolina; Rep. Mary T. Norton, Democrat of New Jersey and Rep. Adolph Sabath of Illinois, Acting Chairman of the Rules Committee. Andrews, Rep. Norton and Rep. Barden appeared before the Committee in Executive region, 72639

Principals in wage-hour amendments controversy. Washington, D.C., July...

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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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Virginia representative. Washington, D.C., March 14. A new informal picture of Rep. Thomas G. Burch, Democrat of Virginia, 3-14-40

Virginia representative. Washington, D.C., March 14. A new informal pi...

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