Concerns Regarding Housing Legislation: A Constituent's Letter, 1951-03-16

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 50

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_50_0007

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Mae Duncan Siebrasse wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing her opposition to bill H.R. 1272, which has since been superseded by H.R. 2968. The bill was defeated in the House by 49 votes, with 219 voting against it and 170 for it. Congressman Schwabe voted against the bill, in line with Mrs. Siebrasse's views. He values input from constituents in making decisions and hopes the bill remains dead. Mrs. Siebrasse emphasizes her opposition to socialization in housing and the importance of maintaining freedom in the U.S.

Dates

Creation: 1951-03-16

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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