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1955 United States House Of Representatives Elections
There were two special elections to the United States House of Representatives in 1955 during the 84th United States Congress. List of elections Elections are listed by date and district. , - ! , Dwight L. Rogers , , Democratic , 1944 , , Incumbent member-elect died December 1, 1954.New member elected January 11, 1955.Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , John Dingell Sr. , , Democratic , 1932 , , Incumbent died September 19, 1955.Primary elections held November 8, 1855.New member elected December 13, 1955 to finish his father's term.Democratic hold. , nowrap , References 1955 {{US-election-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
84th United States Congress
The 84th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from January 3, 1955, to January 3, 1957, during the third and fourth years of Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency. The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the Seventeenth Census of the United States in 1950. The Democratic Party won back majorities in both the House and Senate, thus giving them full control of Congress, although Republican Party won the Senate in the last Congress. Major events * January 28, 1955: Congress authorized the President to use force to protect Taiwan from the People's Republic of China * February 10, 1955: The United States Navy helped the Republic of China evacuate Chinese Nationalist army and residents from the Tachen Islands to Taiwan. * February 12, 1955: President Eisenhower sent the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Dwight may refer to: People * Dwight (given name) * Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969), 34th president of the United States and former military officer *New England Dwight family of American educators, military and political leaders, and authors * Ed Dwight (born 1933), American test pilot, participated in astronaut training program * Mabel Dwight (1875–1955), American artist * Elton John (born Reginald Dwight in 1947), English singer, songwriter and musician Places Canada * Dwight, Ontario, village in the township of Lake of Bays, Ontario United States * Dwight (neighborhood), part of an historic district in New Haven, Connecticut * Dwight, Illinois, village in Livingston and Grundy counties * Dwight, Kansas, city in Morris County * Dwight, Michigan, an unincorporated community * Dwight, Nebraska, village in Butler County * Dwight, North Dakota, city in Richland County * Dwight Township, Livingston County, Illinois * Dwight Township, Michigan Institutions * Dwight Correctional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1944 United States House Of Representatives Elections In Florida
The 1944 United States House of Representatives elections were elections for the United States House of Representatives in 1944 that coincided with President Franklin D. Roosevelt's re-election to a record fourth term. Roosevelt's popularity allowed his Democratic Party to gain twenty seats from the Republicans and minor parties, cementing the Democratic majority. Also, Americans rallied behind allied success in World War II, and in turn voted favorably for the administration's course of action. , this is the last time the House of Representatives was made up of four parties. In December 2020, House Republican Paul Mitchell became an Independent, resulting in there being four partisan affiliations (Republican, Democratic, Independent, and Libertarian) though not four political parties. Special elections Twelve special elections were held, sorted by election date. , - ! , James P. McGranery , , Democratic , 1936 , , Incumbent resigned November 17, 1943.New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1955 Florida's 6th Congressional District Special Election
On January 11, 1955, voters in elected Democrat Paul Rogers to the United States House of Representatives. His father, Dwight L. Rogers Dwight Laing Rogers (August 17, 1886 – December 1, 1954) was a U.S. Representative from Florida. Born near Reidsville, Georgia, Rogers attended the public schools and Locust Grove Institute at Locust Grove, Georgia. He graduated from the U ..., was the incumbent and had just been re-elected to the term in November 1954, but died December 1, 1954. Results See also * 1954 United States House of Representatives elections References Sources * {{1955 United States elections Florida 1955 06 Florida 1955 06 1955 06 Florida 06 United States House of Representatives 06 United States House of Representatives 1955 06 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Rogers (politician)
Paul Grant Rogers (June 4, 1921 – October 13, 2008) was an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Florida. A Democrat, Rogers served in the U.S. House of Representatives as the member from Florida's 11th congressional district. He was chairman of Research America from 1996 to 2005.Hevesi, Dennis (October 15, 2008)"Paul G. Rogers, ‘Mr. Health’ in Congress, Is Dead at 87".''The New York Times''. Biography Early life and education Rogers was born in Ocilla, Georgia, on June 4, 1921. He attended the University of Florida, where he was President of Florida Blue Key and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1942. After graduating he joined the U.S. Army, serving in World War II from 1942 to 1946 during which he rose to the rank of Major and received a Bronze Star Medal. Rogers attended The George Washington University Law School but did not graduate there, receiving his law degree instead at the University of Florida College of Law in 1948. Rogers work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Dingell Sr
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1932 United States House Of Representatives Elections In Michigan
The 1932 United States House of Representatives elections was an election for the United States House of Representatives in 1932 which coincided with the landslide election of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The inability of Herbert Hoover to deal with the Great Depression was the main issue surrounding this election, with his overwhelming unpopularity causing his Republican Party to lose 101 seats to Roosevelt's Democratic Party and the small Farmer–Labor Party, as the Democrats expanded the majority they had gained through special elections to a commanding level. This round of elections was seen as a referendum on the once popular Republican business practices, which were eschewed for new, more liberal Democratic ideas. This was the first time since 1894 (and the last time as of ) that any party suffered triple-digit losses, and the Democrats posted their largest net seat pick-up in their history. These elections marked the beginning of a period of dominance in the House for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1955 Michigan's 15th Congressional District Special Election
On December 13, 1955, voters in elected Democrat John Dingell to the U.S. House of Representatives. His father, John Dingell Sr., was the incumbent and died September 19, 1955. The younger Dingell was the longest-serving representative and went on to elect twenty-six more terms until he retired in 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 12, 2014. Results See also * 1954 United States House of Representatives elections References Sources * {{1955 United States elections Special elections to the 84th United States Congress, Michigan 1955 15 United States House of Representatives special elections, Michigan 1955 15 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan, 1955 15 1955 United States House of Representatives elections, Michigan 15 1955 Michigan elections, United States House of Representatives 15 Michigan special elections, United States House of Representatives 1955 15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Dingell
John David Dingell Jr. (July 8, 1926 – February 7, 2019) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1955 until 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he holds the record for longest-serving member of Congress in American history, representing Michigan for more than 59 years. He most recently served as the representative for Michigan's 12th congressional district. A longtime member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Dingell was the chairman of the committee from 1981 to 1995 and 2007 to 2009. Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, he attended Georgetown University as an undergraduate and law student. Dingell began his congressional career by succeeding his father, John Dingell Sr., as representative for on December 13, 1955; his father had held the seat for 22 years. He left office on January 3, 2015. Having served for over 59 years, he has the longest congressional tenure in U.S. history. Together with Jami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Thomas may refer to: People * List of people with given name Thomas * Thomas (name) * Thomas (surname) * Saint Thomas (other) * Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, and Doctor of the Church * Thomas the Apostle * Thomas (bishop of the East Angles) (fl. 640s–650s), medieval Bishop of the East Angles * Thomas (Archdeacon of Barnstaple) (fl. 1203), Archdeacon of Barnstaple * Thomas, Count of Perche (1195–1217), Count of Perche * Thomas (bishop of Finland) (1248), first known Bishop of Finland * Thomas, Earl of Mar (1330–1377), 14th-century Earl, Aberdeen, Scotland Geography Places in the United States * Thomas, Illinois * Thomas, Indiana * Thomas, Oklahoma * Thomas, Oregon * Thomas, South Dakota * Thomas, Virginia * Thomas, Washington * Thomas, West Virginia * Thomas County (other) * Thomas Township (other) Elsewhere * Thomas Glacier (Greenland) Arts, entertainment, and media * ''Thomas'' (Burton novel) 1969 novel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1955 United States House Of Representatives Elections
There were two special elections to the United States House of Representatives in 1955 during the 84th United States Congress. List of elections Elections are listed by date and district. , - ! , Dwight L. Rogers , , Democratic , 1944 , , Incumbent member-elect died December 1, 1954.New member elected January 11, 1955.Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , John Dingell Sr. , , Democratic , 1932 , , Incumbent died September 19, 1955.Primary elections held November 8, 1855.New member elected December 13, 1955 to finish his father's term.Democratic hold. , nowrap , References 1955 {{US-election-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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