Emmet Francis Byrne (December 6, 1896 – September 25, 1974) was an American politician. He was a U.S. Representative from the third district of Illinois. He served one term, 1957–59, as a Republican before being defeated in the 1958 election by Democrat William T. Murphy. Byrne voted in favor of the Civil Rights Act of 1957.[1]

Emmet Byrne
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 3rd district
In office
January 3, 1957 – January 3, 1959
Preceded byJames C. Murray
Succeeded byWilliam T. Murphy
Personal details
Born(1896-12-06)December 6, 1896
Chicago, Illinois
DiedSeptember 25, 1974(1974-09-25) (aged 77)
Evanston, Illinois
Political partyRepublican

Biography

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He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 6, 1896. He was an alumnus of Loyola University Chicago and DePaul University College of Law. He died on September 25, 1974.

References

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  1. ^ "HR 6127. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1957". GovTrack.us.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 3rd congressional district

1957–1959
Succeeded by