Bill Brock
| William Emerson "Bill" Brock, III | |
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| In office January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Gore, Sr. |
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| Succeeded by | James Sasser |
U.S. Representative for
Tennessee's 3rd congressional district | |
| In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | James B. Frazier, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | LaMar Baker |
| In office April 29, 1985 – October 31, 1987 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Raymond J. Donovan |
| Succeeded by | Ann McLaughlin Korologos |
8th United States Trade Representative
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| In office January 23, 1981 – April 29, 1985 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Reubin Askew |
| Succeeded by | Clayton Yeutter |
Chairman of the
Republican National Committee | |
| In office January 14, 1977 – January 20, 1981 | |
| Succeeded by | Richard Richards |
| Born | November 23, 1930 Chattanooga, Tennessee. |
| Died | March 25, 2021 (aged 90) Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Laura Handly Brock (married 1957-1985, her death) (2) Sandra Schubert Brock |
| Children | Four children from first marriagae |
| Alma mater | Washington and Lee University (Lexington, Virginia) (Bachelor of Arts) |
Military Service
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| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1953–1956 |
William Emerson “Bill” Brock, III (November 23, 1930 – March 25, 2021),[1]) was a Tennessee Republican who served as the state's U.S. senator for one term in the 1970s,[2] having unseated Democrat Albert Gore, Sr., the father of former Vice President Al Gore.
Congressional career
Civil rights
Brock's record on civil rights and race-related issues was mixed. He voted against the Civil Rights Act of 1964[3] and the Voting Rights Act of 1965,[4] though supported the Civil Rights Act of 1968.[5] He would later regret his vote against the landmark 1964 legislation, asserting that his decision at the time was merely on grounds against expanding the federal bureaucracy.[1]
Despite having opposed the Civil Rights Movement at times (which he came to renounce),[1] Brock nevertheless consistently reached out to black voters, especially when he took a leadership role in the Republican Party.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Schudel, Matt (March 25, 2021). Bill Brock, Tenn. senator who rebuilt the GOP after Watergate and became labor secretary, dies at 90. The Washington Post. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ↑ TN US Senate. Our Campaigns. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ↑ H.R. 7152. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION (H. RES. 789) PROVIDING FOR HOUSE APPROVAL OF THE BILL AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE.. GovTrack.us. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ↑ TO PASS H.R. 6400, THE 1965 VOTING RIGHTS ACT.. GovTrack.us. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ↑ TO PASS H.R. 2516, A BILL TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR INTERFERENCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS. INTERFERENCE WITH A PERSON ENGAGED IN ONE OF THE 8 ACTIVITIES PROTECTED UNDER THIS BILL MUST BE RACIALLY MOTIVATED TO INCUR THE BILL'S PENALTIES.. GovTrack.us. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ↑ Gizzi, John (March 28, 2021). Remembering Tenn. Sen. Bill Brock: The Republican Who Always Reached Out. Newsmax. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
External links
- Profile at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
