Difference between revisions of "Bertrand H. Snell"
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| − | After incumbent Republican congressman Edwin Albert Merritt died in office, Snell ran for the open seat in the 1915 [[special election]] and easily won by a landslide.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=724927 NY District 31 Special Race - Nov 02, 1915]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved June 15, 2021.</ref> He was elected to a full House term in 1916<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=731021 NY District 31 Race - Nov 07, 1916]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved June 15, 2021.</ref> and continued to be re-elected before retiring | + | After incumbent Republican congressman Edwin Albert Merritt died in office, Snell ran for the open seat in the 1915 [[special election]] and easily won by a landslide.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=724927 NY District 31 Special Race - Nov 02, 1915]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved June 15, 2021.</ref> He was elected to a full House term in 1916<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=731021 NY District 31 Race - Nov 07, 1916]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved June 15, 2021.</ref> and continued to be re-elected before retiring in the [[1938 Midterm Elections|1938 midterms]].<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=34597 Candidate - Bertrand H. Snell]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved June 15, 2021.</ref> |
Snell was a vigorous opponent of Democrat president [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] and most [[New Deal]] programs, including the [[Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933]].<ref>[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/73-1/h7 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.</ref> However, he backed the [[Emergency Banking Act]] of 1933.{{fact}} | Snell was a vigorous opponent of Democrat president [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] and most [[New Deal]] programs, including the [[Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933]].<ref>[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/73-1/h7 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.</ref> However, he backed the [[Emergency Banking Act]] of 1933.{{fact}} | ||
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| Bertrand Hollis Snell | |||
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| 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] His work in lumber camps during summers helped establish respect which helped organize a grassroots support base that propelled his election to Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
After incumbent Republican congressman Edwin Albert Merritt died in office, Snell ran for the open seat in the 1915 special election and easily won by a landslide.[2] He was elected to a full House term in 1916[3] and continued to be re-elected before retiring in the 1938 midterms.[4]
Snell was a vigorous opponent of Democrat president Franklin D. Roosevelt and most New Deal programs, including the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933.[5] However, he backed the Emergency Banking Act of 1933.[Citation Needed]
On August 21, 1937, as the House overrode several of President Roosevelt's vetoes and the 1937 court packing scheme was halted, Snell stated:[6]
| “ | When the gavel fell on Saturday, we reached the end of the greatest do-nothing session of Congress in the last half century. | ” |
Personal life
Snell married the former Sara Louise Merrick in 1901, with whom he had two children.[1] She died in 1964, six years after his death.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Bertrand H. Snell - A North Country Leader. Clarkson University. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ↑ NY District 31 Special Race - Nov 02, 1915. Our Campaigns. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ↑ NY District 31 Race - Nov 07, 1916. Our Campaigns. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ↑ Candidate - Bertrand H. Snell. Our Campaigns. 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.
- ↑ The 75th Congress and the Legislative Program of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. US House of Representatives: History, ARt & Archives. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ↑ Mrs. Bertrand Snell, 84, Dies. The New York Times. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
External links
- Profile at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress