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Snell was born in Colton, New York (located in St. Lawrence County). He attended public schools and later graduated in 1894 from [[Amherst College]], where he met future president [[Calvin Coolidge]].<ref name=clarksonbio/> Both shared traditional [[conservative]] values, especially supporting [[free-market]] economics. | Snell was born in Colton, New York (located in St. Lawrence County). He attended public schools and later graduated in 1894 from [[Amherst College]], where he met future president [[Calvin Coolidge]].<ref name=clarksonbio/> Both shared traditional [[conservative]] values, especially supporting [[free-market]] economics. | ||
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==U.S. House of Representatives== | ==U.S. House of Representatives== | ||
Revision as of 21:02, June 15, 2021
| Bertrand Hollis Snell | |
|---|---|
| Former House Minority Leader From: March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1939 | |
| Predecessor | John Nance Garner |
| Successor | Joseph W. Martin |
| Former Leader of the House Republican Conference From: March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1939 | |
| Predecessor | Nicholas Longworth |
| Successor | Joseph W. Martin |
| Former U.S. Representative from New York's 31st Congressional District From: November 2, 1915 – January 3, 1939 | |
| Predecessor | Edwin A. Merritt |
| Successor | Wallace E. Pierce |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sara Louise Merrick[1] |
Bertrand Hollis Snell (December 9, 1870 – February 2, 1958) was a New York Republican who served from the state's now-defunct 31st congressional district from the mid-1910s to the late 1930s. He was the leader of the House Republican Conference during his last eight years in office.
Early life and career
Snell was born in Colton, New York (located in St. Lawrence County). He attended public schools and later graduated in 1894 from Amherst College, where he met future president Calvin Coolidge.[1] Both shared traditional conservative values, especially supporting free-market economics.
Having learned the importance of hard work and self-discipline from his father, who worked in the lumber industry, Snell established a number of businesses prior to his political career.[1]
U.S. House of Representatives
Snell was a vigorous opponent of Democrat president Franklin D. Roosevelt and most New Deal programs, including the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933.[2] However, he backed the Emergency Banking Act of 1933.[Citation Needed]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bertrand H. Snell - A North Country Leader. Clarkson University. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ↑ TO PASS H.R. 3835 (P.L. 10) TO RELIEVE THE EXISTING NATIONAL ECONOMIC EMERGENCY BY INCREASING AGRICULTURAL PURCHASING POWER, TO RAISE REVENUE FOR EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES INCURRED BY REASON OF SUCH EMERGENCY, TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY RELIEF WITH RESPECT TO AGRICULTURAL INDEBTEDNESS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERLY LIQUIDATION OF JOINT-STOCK LAND, BANKS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.. GovTrack.us. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
External links
- Profile at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress