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Revision as of 17:01, May 16, 2021
| Benton Franklin Jensen | |
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| Former U.S. Representative from Iowa's 7th Congressional District From: January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1965 | |
| Predecessor | Otha Wearin |
| Successor | John R. Hansen |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican |
| Military Service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Benton Franklin Jensen (December 16, 1892 – February 5, 1970), often referred to as Ben F. Jensen, was a Republican from Iowa who served as the state's U.S. representative from the late 1930s to the mid-1960s, representing the 7th congressional district.
U.S. House of Representatives
Similar to his colleague Harold Gross (who represented the 3rd congressional district), Jensen opposed some civil rights legislation[1][2] though voted for the 24th Amendment to rid the poll tax in all federal-level elections.[3]
References
- ↑ HR 8601. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1960. APPROVAL BY THE HOUSE OF THE SENATE'S AMENDMENTS.. GovTrack.us. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ↑ H.R. 7152. PASSAGE.. GovTrack.us. Retrieved May 16, 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 May 16, 2021.