John Dalzell
John Dalzell (April 19, 1845 – October 2, 1927) was an American attorney and Republican politician who represented his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1887 to 1913. During the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, Dalzell acted as an envoy between Roosevelt and Congress, bridging an otherwise combative relationship. He was a constant critic of machine politics, challenging both Matthew Quay and Joseph Gurney Cannon within his party.
John Dalzell | |
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| Dean of the United States House of Representatives | |
| In office March 22, 1912 – March 3, 1913 | |
| Preceded by | Henry H. Bingham |
| Succeeded by | Sereno E. Payne |
| Chairman of the House Rules Committee | |
| In office March 1910 – March 4, 1911 | |
| Speaker | Joseph G. Cannon |
| Preceded by | Joseph G. Cannon |
| Succeeded by | Robert Lee Henry |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania | |
| In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1913 | |
| Preceded by | James S. Negley |
| Succeeded by | M. Clyde Kelly |
| Constituency | 22nd district (1887-1903) 30th district (1903-1913) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 19, 1845 New York City, New York |
| Died | October 2, 1927 (aged 82) Altadena, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
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