Samuel K. McConnell Jr.
American politician
Samuel Kerns McConnell Jr. (April 6, 1901 – April 11, 1985) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district from 1944 to 1945, Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district from 1945 to 1953, and Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district from 1953 to 1957.
Early life and education
McConnell was born April 6, 1901, in Eddystone, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1923. He was engaged in the investment banking business in 1926, and was a member of the board of trustees of the Norristown State Hospital, 1939–1944, serving as president, 1940–1944. He served as township commissioner of Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, from 1941 to 1944.
Career
McConnell was elected as a Republican to the 78th Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of J. William Ditter. He was re-elected to the 79th Congress and to the six succeeding Congresses. He served as chairman of the United States House Committee on Education and Labor during the 83rd Congress. McConnell voted present on the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
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