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Adlai Stevenson III

[Congressional biography]

Born: October 10, 1930 in Chicago, IL
Died: September 6, 2021 in Chicago, IL

Education:

  • Harvard College, 1952, Law School, 1957

Military Service:

  • U.S. Marine Corps, 1952-1954
  • U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 1954-1961

Career:

  • Lawyer

Elected Office:

  • IL House, 1965-1967
  • IL Treasurer, 1967-1970

Other notes:

  • Son of Adlai Stevenson



Key Senate Vote Data for Adlai Stevenson III in 1970


Key vote data shown on this page comes from the American Conservative Union (ACU/CPAC) and Voteview.


Click on the RESULT of a specific vote to see how all members voted.

DateSubjectResultConserv.
Position
Stevenson III
Voted
1970-12-03 Supersonic Transport Funding [HR17755] Agreed To
(52-41)
Proxmire (D-WI) amendment deleting the $289.9 million in development funds for the supersonic transport. Intensive lobbying against the plane had been done by environmental groups, claiming deterioration to the environment and an intolerable noise level.

1970-12-28 Social Security Tax Increase [HR17550] Rejected
(24-40)
Harris (D-OK) amendment increasing the taxable wage base to $12,000 from $9,000 as provided in the bill.



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"No vote" means that this member did not cast a vote (or voted 'Present' instead of Yes or No).