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| − | '''Emanuel Celler''' (May 6, 1888 – January 15, 1981) was a Democrat representative from [[New York City]] who served for half a century in the [[United States House of Representatives]]. While mostly a [[liberal]], he opposed and voted against the [[Equal Rights Amendment]],<ref>[https://fascinatingpolitics.com/2019/05/19/roe-v-wade-death-of-equal-rights-amendment/ Roe v. Wade = Death of Equal Rights Amendment]. ''Fascinating Politics''. Retrieved April 23, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/92-1971/h197 TO PASS H.J. RES. 208.]. ''GovTrack.us''. Retrieved April 23, 2021.</ref> leading to his ouster in the 1972 primaries. | + | '''Emanuel Celler''' (May 6, 1888 – January 15, 1981) was a Democrat representative from [[New York City]] who served for half a century in the [[United States House of Representatives]]. While mostly a [[liberal]], he opposed and voted against the [[Equal Rights Amendment]],<ref>[https://fascinatingpolitics.com/2019/05/19/roe-v-wade-death-of-equal-rights-amendment/ Roe v. Wade = Death of Equal Rights Amendment]. ''Fascinating Politics''. Retrieved April 23, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/92-1971/h197 TO PASS H.J. RES. 208.]. ''GovTrack.us''. Retrieved April 23, 2021.</ref> leading to his ouster in the 1972 primaries. He is most remembered for the [[Hart-Celler Act]]. |
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Revision as of 19:57, June 3, 2021
| Emanuel Celler | |
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| U.S. Representative from New York's 10th, 15th, 11th, 10th Congressional District From: March 3, 1923 - January 3, 1973 | |
| Predecessor | Lester D. Volk |
| Successor | Elizabeth Holtzman |
| Information | |
| Party | Democrat |
| Religion | Judaism |
Emanuel Celler (May 6, 1888 – January 15, 1981) was a Democrat representative from New York City who served for half a century in the United States House of Representatives. While mostly a liberal, he opposed and voted against the Equal Rights Amendment,[1][2] leading to his ouster in the 1972 primaries. He is most remembered for the Hart-Celler Act.
References
- ↑ Roe v. Wade = Death of Equal Rights Amendment. Fascinating Politics. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
- ↑ TO PASS H.J. RES. 208.. GovTrack.us. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
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