Jo Byrns
American politician (1869-1936) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For his son, see Joseph W. Byrns Jr.
Joseph Wellington Byrns Sr. (July 20, 1869 – June 4, 1936) was a U.S. politician. He served as a 14-term Democratic congressman from Tennessee, and as the 41st speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
Quick Facts 41st Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
Jo Byrns | |
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41st Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | |
In office January 3, 1935 – June 4, 1936 | |
Preceded by | Henry Thomas Rainey |
Succeeded by | William B. Bankhead |
Leader of the House Democratic Caucus | |
In office January 3, 1935 – June 4, 1936 | |
Preceded by | Henry Thomas Rainey |
Succeeded by | William B. Bankhead |
House Majority Leader | |
In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935 | |
Preceded by | Henry Thomas Rainey |
Succeeded by | William B. Bankhead |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee | |
In office March 4, 1909 – June 4, 1936 | |
Preceded by | John W. Gaines |
Succeeded by | Richard Merrill Atkinson |
Constituency | 6th district (1909–1933) 5th district (1933–1936) |
Member of the Tennessee Senate | |
In office 1901-1903 | |
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
In office 1895-1901 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Wellington Byrns (1869-07-20)July 20, 1869 Cedar Hill, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | June 4, 1936(1936-06-04) (aged 66) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Julia Elizabeth Woodward |
Children | Joseph W. Byrns Jr. |
Alma mater | Vanderbilt University |
Profession | Law |
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