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Revision as of 13:42, April 28, 2021
| Richard Harding “Dick” Poff | |
|---|---|
| Former U.S. Representative from Virginia's 6th Congressional District From: January 3, 1953 – August 29, 1972 | |
| Predecessor | Clarence Burton |
| Successor | Caldwell Butler |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jo Ann Topper (died 1978) Jean Murphy |
| Military Service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Service Years | 1943–1945 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | Eighth Air Force |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Richard Harding “Dick” Poff (October 19, 1923 – June 27, 2011) was a Republican from Virginia who served as a U.S. representative from the state's 6th congressional district for nearly two decades. He was one of only two Republicans to sign the Southern Manifesto in opposing school desegregation,[1] the other being Joel T. Broyhill from the 10th congressional district of the state. He would later renounce his segregationist stance.[2]
U.S. House of Representatives
Poff won election to the United States House of Representatives in 1952,[3] riding the coattails of Dwight Eisenhower's landslide victory in the concurrent presidential election.[2] He would be re-elected nine times.[4]
He voted against the Civil Rights Acts of 1957,[5] 1960,[6] 1964,[7] 1968,[8] in addition to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.[9] However, he supported the 24th Amendment to outlaw the poll tax.[10] Despite openly opposing civil rights to maintain his political career, Poff apparently was popular even among black constituents in his district.[Citation Needed]
Supreme Court nomination
Poff was nominated to the United States Supreme Court by President Richard Nixon, though ultimately withdrew himself from consideration. His nomination garnered unexpected support from civil rights supporters.[2]
References
- ↑ GPO-CRECB-1956-pt4-3.pdf. Congressional Record. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Richard H. Poff, Who Withdrew Court Bid, Dies at 87. The New York Times. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ↑ VA District 6. Our Campaigns. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ↑ Poff, Richard H.. Our Campaigns. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ↑ HR 6127. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1957.. GovTrack.us. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ↑ HR 8601. PASSAGE.. GovTrack.us. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ↑ H.R. 7152. PASSAGE.. GovTrack.us. Retrieved April 28, 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 28, 2021.
- ↑ TO PASS H.R. 6400, THE 1965 VOTING RIGHTS ACT.. GovTrack.us. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ↑ S.J. RES. 29. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BAN THE USE OF POLL TAX AS A REQUIREMENT FOR VOTING IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS.. GovTrack.us. Retrieved April 28, 2021.