John Bonifas Bennett (January 10, 1904 – August 9, 1964) was an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1947 to 1964. He is so far the last Republican since 1964 to represent Michigan's 12th congressional district.
Early life and education
Bennett was born in Garden, Michigan, his mother was an immigrant from Luxembourg. He attended the public schools, and graduated from Watersmeet High School. He graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1925 He was subsequently re-elected to the eight succeeding Congresses, serving from January 3, 1947, until his death from cancer in Chevy Chase, Maryland, in August 1964. but voted in favor of 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution as well as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 shortly before his death at age 60. During his time in Congress, Bennett voted in favor of various progressive measures such as those related to the federal minimum wage, housing, and food stamps.
He is interred in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, Maryland.
See also
- List of members of the United States Congress who died in office (1950–1999)
References
External links
- John B. Bennett at The Political Graveyard