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Grand match between the Kinderhook poney and the Ohio ploughman

Grand match between the Kinderhook poney and the Ohio ploughman

A satire on the presidential contest of 1836, using the metaphor of a billiards game between Whig candidate William Henry Harrison (left) and Democrat Martin Van Buren. The artist is clearly on the side of Harr... More

[Congressional puzzle: - find Cuba in the cartoon]

[Congressional puzzle: - find Cuba in the cartoon]

Cartoon shows a ticker tape machine labeled "Tariff Law 1897 Dutch Standard." On the right the head of the American Sugar Refining Company, Henry O. Havemeyer surrounded by three overstuffed bags labeled "Sugar... More

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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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, 12738

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

A man and a woman sitting in a chair reading a book, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1... More

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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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.,...

A black and white photo of two men and a woman, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. ... More

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

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

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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...

A black and white photo of a man sitting on a couch, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harris & Ewing Collection is available at htt... More

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

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

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Last ghost-dance of the free silver tribe - just before being sent to the Salt River Reservation / Dalrymple.

Last ghost-dance of the free silver tribe - just before being sent to ...

Print shows a Native encampment of the Democrat/Populist presidential candidate and his followers dancing around a campfire labeled "Repudiation"; depicted are, from left, "Peffer, Jerry Simpson, Teller, Vest, ... More

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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DAVIS, JOHN WILLIAM. REP. FROM WEST VIRGINIA, 1911-1913; SOLICITOR GENERAL OF THE U.S., 1913-1918; AMBASSADOR TO GREAT BRITAIN, 1918-1921; DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE U.S., 1924

DAVIS, JOHN WILLIAM. REP. FROM WEST VIRGINIA, 1911-1913; SOLICITOR GEN...

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Gov. Curtis & Sen. Johnson of Maine

Gov. Curtis & Sen. Johnson of Maine

Photograph shows politician Oakley C. Curtis (1865-1924) who served as the 50th Governor of Maine and Charles Fletcher Johnson (1859-1930), Democratic senator from Maine from March 4, 1911 until March 3, 1917. ... More

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. ...

A group of men sitting around a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Harris and Ewing photo. Date (year) based on date of ne... More

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 ...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Harris and Ewing photo. Date (year) based ... More

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

Arkansas Senator chooses campaign picture. Washington, D.C., June 13. ...

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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, 32838

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

A black and white photo of a man in a suit holding a book, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, ... More

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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One republican greets another. Washington, D.C., March 27. Mrs. Edward Everett, Dolly Gann, sister of the late Vice President Curtis and president of the League of Republican Women of the District of Columbia, enthusiastically shook hands with Minority Leader of the House, Rep. Joe Martin of New York when he came to the receiving line at the League's dinner tonight. Rep. Martin has proved himself a threat to the democratic bloc in the House because of his tight organization. Mrs. Robert Taft, wife of the Ohio senator is next to Mrs. Gann. 3-27-39

One republican greets another. Washington, D.C., March 27. Mrs. Edward...

A black and white photo of a man shaking hands with a woman, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing... More

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

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

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Doubling in brass. Washington, D.C., Feb. 27. In addition to her duties as a congressional hostess, Mrs. William T. Byrne, wife of the democratic congressman from New York, is also acting as Washington correspondent for a number of New York state newspapers. [She] writes a daily newsletter for the Albany Times-Union, 2- 27-39

Doubling in brass. Washington, D.C., Feb. 27. In addition to her dutie...

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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...

A man sitting at a table signing papers. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Andrew Young, a Democratic Congressman from Georgia, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing left]

[Andrew Young, a Democratic Congressman from Georgia, three-quarter le...

Contact sheet folder caption: "Cong. Andrew Young (D-Georgia), WKL, 5/6/76." U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Contact sheet available for reference purposes: USN&WR COLL - Job no. 32670... More

[Jacob Thompson, half-length portrait, three-quarters to right]

[Jacob Thompson, half-length portrait, three-quarters to right]

Democratic Congressman, 1839-1851; U.S. Secretary of Interior, 1857-1861. Scratched on face of plate: 239; Jacob Thomp ... , 1857 cabinet. Scratched on back of plate: 136; Jacob Thompson, Cabinet, 1857. Identi... More

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

Senate 'Beau Brummel' meets gentlemen of the press. Washington, D.C., ...

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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]

[Alfred Gaither Allen, Democrat congressman from Ohio, three quarter-l...

Brady negative number is LC-BH824-4838. Rep. John M. Allen had been a Private in the Confederate Army.

Gov. Fielder - Public domain photograph, glass negative

Gov. Fielder - Public domain photograph, glass negative

Photograph shows James Fairman Fielder (1867-1954), American Democratic politician who served as Governor of New Jersey, 1913-1917. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014)

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

Tries culinary skill. Washington, D.C., March 10. Senator F. Ryan Duff...

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Hooey ... Here's one congressman packing up. There seems to be no hooey about the report that the prankish Rep. of Okla, Percy L. Gassaway is going to leave congress to the Mercies of Senator Huey Long and is going back to Coalgate, Okl. to spend the rest of the year with his Democratic constituents. Here Rep. Gassaway is seen packing up his cowboy regalia in the house office bldg Monday. 72235

Hooey ... Here's one congressman packing up. There seems to be no hooe...

A black and white photo of a man carrying a bag, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General info... More

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 ...

A man standing in front of a mirror brushing his teeth. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

Dean of Capitol legislators. Washington, D.C., April 30. Senator Morri...

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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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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

A black and white photo of a man in a suit smoking a pipe. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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...

A black and white photo of three men sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, In... More

Rep. Francis E. Walter, Democrat of Pennsylvania

Rep. Francis E. Walter, Democrat of Pennsylvania

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Sen. Peter Goeley Gerry, Democrat of R.I., May 1940

Sen. Peter Goeley Gerry, Democrat of R.I., May 1940

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Arkansas senator. Washington, D.C., March 11. A new informal picture of Senator Hattie W. Caraway, Democrat of Arkansas, 3-11-40

Arkansas senator. Washington, D.C., March 11. A new informal picture o...

A black and white photo of a woman sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. ... More

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

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

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[C.C. Clay, half-length portrait, head slightly to the right]

[C.C. Clay, half-length portrait, head slightly to the right]

Lawyer; Democratic Congressman from Alabama (Senator, 1853-1861); Confederate Senate, 1861-1863 Identification from woodcut by A.F. after Brady in Harper's Weekly, February 25, 1860, page 116. Scratched on back... More

[John Van Buren, half-length portrait, three-quarters to left]

[John Van Buren, half-length portrait, three-quarters to left]

Democratic congressman from New York, 1841-1843; son of President Martin Van Buren. Scratched on back of plate: 75; 133. Hallmark: [asterisk] Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920. (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of... More

Rep. Robert Ramspeck, Democrat of Ga.

Rep. Robert Ramspeck, Democrat of Ga.

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington, D.C., July 5. A new informal photograph of Senator William J. Bulow, democrat, of Nebraska

Washington, D.C., July 5. A new informal photograph of Senator William...

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Honorable William Sulzer, chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives

Honorable William Sulzer, chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs...

Photograph shows portrait of Sulzer, Democratic Congressman from New York and chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs from 1911 to 1912.

Jas. J. Brady, Ury Woodson, B. Sullivan, B.F. Mitchell

Jas. J. Brady, Ury Woodson, B. Sullivan, B.F. Mitchell

Photograph shows a delegation gathered to meet Chicago Democrat Roger Sullivan on his arrival in New York consisting of James J. Brady; Kentucky Democrat Urey Woodson; Boetius Sullivan, son of Roger Sullivan; a... More

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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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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Hooey ... Here's one congressman packing up. There seems to be no hooey about the report that the prankish Rep. of Okla, Percy L. Gassaway is going to leave congress to the Mercies of Senator Huey Long and is going back to Coalgate, Okl. to spend the rest of the year with his Democratic constituents. Here Rep. Gassaway is seen packing up his cowboy regalia in the house office bldg Monday. 7/22/35

Hooey ... Here's one congressman packing up. There seems to be no hooe...

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Jaw bone doggling, Wash. D.C. These Democratic party leaders are forming an army of political amazons to go out into the field and fight for the retention of the present administration at the next presidential election. Mrs. Hugh Butler, center, wife of the Commercial Attache at the U.S. Embassy at London, is instructor in a special course of political public speaking. On the left is Mrs. Samuel Herrick, chairman of the Public Speaking program of the Women's division of the National Democratic party, and on the right is Mrs. George M. Eckels, vice president of the Women's National Democratic club, 112635

Jaw bone doggling, Wash. D.C. These Democratic party leaders are formi...

Three women standing in front of a table cutting a cake, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. On sleeve: Please credit Harris & Ewi... More

Byrns congratulates new steering committee head. Speaker Joe Byrns, left, congratulates Rep. Adolph Sabath, D. of Ill., on his election today as chairman of the Democratic Steering Committee of the House. Rep. Sabath succeeds Rep. Robert Crosser, D. of Ohio, who is ineligible for re-election under the resolution setting up the committee last Congress. 1/28/35

Byrns congratulates new steering committee head. Speaker Joe Byrns, le...

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Ohio Senator. Washington, D.C., May 18. Senator Vic Donahey, democrat of Ohio, pictured at today's session of the TVA hearing, 51838

Ohio Senator. Washington, D.C., May 18. Senator Vic Donahey, democrat ...

A man sitting in a chair smoking a cigarette, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Ge... More

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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Ready for home. Washington, D.C., June 14. Senator Rush D. Holt, Democrat of West Virginia and baby member of the Senate, packs his automobile in readiness for a quick trip home as soon as Congress adjourns this week, 6/14/38

Ready for home. Washington, D.C., June 14. Senator Rush D. Holt, Democ...

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Ohio Senator. Washington, D.C., May 18. Senator Vic Donahey, democrat of Ohio, pictured at today's session of the TVA hearing, 5/18/38

Ohio Senator. Washington, D.C., May 18. Senator Vic Donahey, democrat ...

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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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[Senator Senator John J. Sparkman, half-length portrait, seated at his desk, facing front] / MST.

[Senator Senator John J. Sparkman, half-length portrait, seated at his...

U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Contact sheet available for reference purposes: USN&WR COLL - Job no. 21598, frame 6A/7. Contact sheet folder caption: "Senator John J. Sparkman of Alab... More

[John P. Hale, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

[John P. Hale, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

Democratic Congressman from New Hampshire, 1843-1845, 1847-1853, 1855-1865; Free Soil candidate for President, 1852.

[C.C. Clay, half-length portrait, head slightly to the right]

[C.C. Clay, half-length portrait, head slightly to the right]

Lawyer; Democratic Congressman from Alabama (Senator, 1853-1861); Confederate Senate, 1861-1863 Identification from woodcut by A.F. after Brady in Harper's Weekly, February 25, 1860, page 116. Scratched on back... More

[William McKendree Gwin, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the right]

[William McKendree Gwin, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the r...

Democratic Senator from California, 1850-1855, 1857-1861; Democratic Congressman from Mississippi, 1841-1843. Written on back of plate: 197; Sen. Gwin, Calif. Hallmark: 40?. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (D... More

[Stephen Arnold Douglas, head-and-shoulders portrait, slightly to left]

[Stephen Arnold Douglas, head-and-shoulders portrait, slightly to left...

Democratic Congressman from Illinois, 1843-1847; Senator, 1847-1861. Produced possibly by Mathew Brady's studio in New York or Washington; or Alexander Hesler, Chicago. Facing the light / H. Pfister. Washington... More

The gladiators of the Senate! The bulley's of the House

The gladiators of the Senate! The bulley's of the House

The artist parodies recent outbreaks of violence in Congress, and offers a pointed comparison between the elevated rhetorical sparring in the Senate and a more physical brand of combat in the House of Represent... More

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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Jaw bone doggling, Wash. D.C. These Democratic party leaders are forming an army of political amazons to go out into the field and fight for the retention of the present administration at the next presidential election. Mrs. Hugh Butler, center, wife of the Commercial Attache at the U.S. Embassy at London, is instructor in a special course of political public speaking. On the left is Mrs. Samuel Herrick, chairman of the Public Speaking program of the Women's division of the National Democratic party, and on the right is Mrs. George M. Eckels, vice president of the Women's National Democratic club, 11/26/35

Jaw bone doggling, Wash. D.C. These Democratic party leaders are formi...

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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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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, 122838

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

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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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Congresswoman from New Jersey. Washington, D.C., July 26. A new informal picture of Rep. Mary T. Norton, Democratic member of Congress from New Jersey, 7/26/39

Congresswoman from New Jersey. Washington, D.C., July 26. A new inform...

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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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Senator Harry Flood Byrd, Democrat of Virginia

Senator Harry Flood Byrd, Democrat of Virginia

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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

New Mexico senator. Washington, D.C., July 26. A new informal picture ...

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California i.e., Colorado Solon. Washington, D.C., March 2. Senator Alva B. Adams, Democrat from Colorado, from a new informal photograph made at his office today, 3-2-40

California i.e., Colorado Solon. Washington, D.C., March 2. Senator Al...

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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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The Battle of Bull's Run / lith. Fr[...] A. Pfott.

The Battle of Bull's Run / lith. Fr[...] A. Pfott.

Cartoon print shows Union troops after the Battle of Bull Run during the Civil War from the point of view of a copperhead, that is, a northern Democrat supporting Confederate troops. The image is keyed to eigh... More

[Joseph Vance, half-length portrait, slightly to the left]

[Joseph Vance, half-length portrait, slightly to the left]

Democratic Congressman from Ohio, 1822-1835; Governor, 1836-1838; Whig Congressman, 1843-1847. Scratched on face of plate: 165. Scratched on back of plate: 285; Gov. Vance, Ohio. Transfer; U.S. War College; 192... More

Political Jesuitism--or interest versus principle

Political Jesuitism--or interest versus principle

A virulent attack on Vice-President George M. Dallas, charging the former Pennsylvania attorney and senator with duplicity in his stand on the tariff of 1846. "Jesuitism" was a strong contemporary term for dece... More

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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Washington, D.C., June 15. A new informal photograph of Senator William H. Smathers, democrat of New Jersey. He was photographed during a session of the Senate Banking and Currency Committee

Washington, D.C., June 15. A new informal photograph of Senator Willia...

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