James J. Delaney
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James Joseph Delaney (March 19, 1901 – May 24, 1987) was an American politician from New York. He was a member of the Democratic Party and served 16 terms in the House of Representatives from 1945 to 1947 and from 1949 to 1978.
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James J. Delaney | |
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Chair of the House Rules Committee | |
In office January 3, 1977 – December 31, 1978 | |
Speaker | Carl Albert Tip O'Neill |
Preceded by | Ray Madden |
Succeeded by | Richard W. Bolling |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office January 3, 1949 – December 31, 1978 | |
Preceded by | Robert J. Nodar, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Geraldine Ferraro |
Constituency | 6th district (1949–1953) 7th district (1953–1963) 9th district (1963–1978) |
In office January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1947 | |
Preceded by | Andrew L. Somers |
Succeeded by | Robert J. Nodar, Jr. |
Constituency | 6th district |
Personal details | |
Born | James Joseph Delaney (1901-03-19)March 19, 1901 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | May 24, 1987(1987-05-24) (aged 86) Key Biscayne, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | St. John's College |
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