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unusual facts about 73rd Congress



Carl M. Weideman

In 1932, Weideman was elected as a Democrat from the Michigan's newly created 14th congressional district to the 73rd Congress, serving from March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1935 in the U.S. House.

Frank P. Bohn

He was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election to the 73rd Congress in 1932, losing in the general election to Democrat Prentiss M. Brown.

John Stephens Wood

In 1931, Wood was elected as a Democrat from Georgia's 9th congressional district to the 72nd United States Congress and was reelected to the 73rd Congress as well (March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1935).

Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937

Both Roosevelt and the 73rd Congress called for greater governmental involvement in the economy as a way to end the depression.

Kentucky's at-large congressional district

For the 73rd Congress (March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935), Kentucky did not use a district election format, but instead, elected all representatives in a state-wide, at-large manner.

Magnus Johnson

He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and served March 4, 1933, to January 3, 1935, in the 73rd congress, winning one of the general ticket seats.

Missouri's at-large congressional district

From the state's creation August 10, 1821 until the end of the 29th United States Congress (in 1847), and also for the 73rd Congress (1933-1935), Missouri elected its members of the United States House of Representatives at-large state-wide on a general ticket.

Prentiss M. Brown

Brown was elected as a Democrat from Michigan's 11th congressional district to the United States House of Representatives for the 73rd Congress and was reelected to the 74th Congress, serving from March 4, 1933, until his resignation, effective November 18, 1936.

Ray P. Chase

Chase was elected as a Republican to the 73rd congress (March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935) during a period when the state elected all Representatives at-large.

Twentieth Amendment to the United States Constitution

This delay resulted in the first meeting of the 73rd Congress, along with the first inauguration of President Roosevelt and Vice President John N. Garner, taking place on March 4, 1933.

Virginia's at-large congressional seat

For the 73rd Congress (March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935), Virginia elected all of its representatives at-large (i.e., statewide).

William I. Nolan

He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1932 to the 73rd congress and continued to be an unsuccessful candidate for nomination in 1934, 1936, and 1938.


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