Clarence Cannon
Clarence Andrew Cannon (April 11, 1879 – May 12, 1964) was a Democratic Congressman from Missouri serving from 1923 until his death in Washington, D.C. in 1964. He was a notable parliamentarian and chaired the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations. He is the longest-serving member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Missouri.
Clarence Cannon | |
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| Chair of the House Appropriations Committee | |
| In office September 3, 1941 – January 3, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Edward T. Taylor |
| Succeeded by | John Taber |
| In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | John Taber |
| Succeeded by | John Taber |
| In office January 3, 1955 – May 12, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | John Taber |
| Succeeded by | George H. Mahon |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri | |
| In office March 4, 1923 – May 12, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Theodore W. Hukriede |
| Succeeded by | William L. Hungate |
| Constituency | 9th district (1923–1933) At-large (1933–1935) 9th district (1935–1964) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 11, 1879 Elsberry, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 1964 (aged 85) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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