Thomas C. Hennings Jr.
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Thomas Carey Hennings Jr. (June 25, 1903 – September 13, 1960) was an American political figure from Missouri. He was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives (from 1935 until 1940) and the United States Senate (from 1951 until 1960).
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Quick Facts Chair of the Senate Rules Committee, Preceded by ...
Thomas Hennings | |
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Chair of the Senate Rules Committee | |
In office January 3, 1957 – September 13, 1960 | |
Preceded by | Theodore F. Green |
Succeeded by | Mike Mansfield |
Secretary of the Senate Democratic Caucus | |
In office January 3, 1953 – September 13, 1960 | |
Leader | Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | Brien McMahon |
Succeeded by | George Smathers |
United States Senator from Missouri | |
In office January 3, 1951 – September 13, 1960 | |
Preceded by | Forrest C. Donnell |
Succeeded by | Edward V. Long |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 11th district | |
In office January 3, 1935 – December 31, 1940 | |
Preceded by | James Edward Ruffin |
Succeeded by | John B. Sullivan |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Carey Hennings Jr. (1903-06-25)June 25, 1903 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | September 13, 1960(1960-09-13) (aged 57) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Cornell University (BA) Washington University (LLB) |
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