Clifford P. Case
Clifford Philip Case Jr. (April 16, 1904 – March 5, 1982), was an American lawyer and politician. For over 30 years, Case represented the state of New Jersey as a member of the Republican Party both in the U.S. House of Representatives (1945–1953) and the U.S. Senate (1955–1979). Throughout his career in the House and Senate, Case proved to be one of the most left-leaning members of the Republican Party, supporting civil rights for African-Americans, and social welfare programs, which put him at odds with the most right-leaning members of his party. He is the last Republican to win a U.S. Senate election in New Jersey.
Clifford P. Case | |
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| United States Senator from New Jersey | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Robert C. Hendrickson |
| Succeeded by | Bill Bradley |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 6th district | |
| In office January 3, 1945 – August 16, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Donald H. McLean |
| Succeeded by | Harrison A. Williams |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
| In office 1943–1945 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Clifford Philip Case Jr. April 16, 1904 Franklin Park, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | March 5, 1982 (aged 77) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Somerville Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ruth Miriam Smith (m. 1928) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Rutgers University (BA) Columbia University (LLB) |
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