Prior to his Senate tenure, he served from 1924 to 1936 as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He was the House [[Speaker]] from 1932 until 1936.
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Prior to his Senate tenure, he served from 1924 to 1936 as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from [[Terrebonne Parish]]. He was the House [[Speaker]] from 1932 until 1936.