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Silvio Conte

[Congressional biography]

Born: November 9, 1921 in Pittsfield, MA
Died: February 8, 1991 in Bethesda, MD

Education:

  • Boston College Law School, 1949

Military Service:

  • U.S. Navy, 1942-1944

Career:

  • Machinist, 1940-1942
  • Lawyer

Elected Office:

  • MA Senate, 1951-1958



Key House Vote Data for Silvio Conte in 1991


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


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DateSubjectResultConserv.
Position
Conte
Voted
1991-01-12 Use of Force Against Iraq [HJRES77] Passed
(250-183)
Passage of the joint resolution authorizing President Bush to use military force if Iraq has not withdrawn from Kuwait and complied with U.N. Security Council resolutions by Jan. 15. The resolution authorizes the use of force and the expenditure of funds under the War Powers Act and requires the President to report to Congress every 60 days on the efforts to obtain Iraqi compliance.



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