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Scott W. Lucas

Scott W. Lucas
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 20th districtIn office
January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1939Preceded byHenry Thomas RaineySucceeded byJames M. BarnesPersonal detailsBornScott Wike Lucas
(1892-02-19)February 19, 1892
DiedFebruary 22, 1968(1968-02-22) (aged 76)
PartyDemocraticSpouse
Edith Biggs
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(m. 1923; died 1967)​
RelativesAllen T. Lucas (nephew)EducationIllinois Wesleyan University (LLB)Military serviceAllegianceUnited StatesBranch/serviceUnited States ArmyBattles/warsWorld War I

Scott Wike Lucas (February 19, 1892 – February 22, 1968) was an American attorney and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives (1935–1939) and the U.S. Senate (1939–1951). He was the Senate Majority Leader from 1949 to 1951.