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Texas Hunting Leaders With Johnson Presidency
Lyndon B Johnson’s rise to the White House sparks a Texas Democratic delegation leadership dilemma. With Rayburn’s legacy gone, Johnson and Rep. Patman negotiate influence as Horner Thornberry’s vacancy and faction splits shape House votes. Patman remains powerful. Kilgore yields delegation chair to Rep. Jim Wright in January. Thomas and Brooks cited as potential White House allies amid shifting balance.
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Easley Washington
Lyndon 2. Johnson
White House
Texas
Sar Rayburn
Rayburn
Johnson
Rep
Wright Patman
Texarkana
Capitol
Horner Thornberry
Dem
Austin
Homer
Joe Kilgore
McAwen
Kilgore
Kennedy
Johnson J
House
Senate
Ralph Yarborough
D.-Tex
John Tower
R-Tex
Beckworth
Brooks
Gonzalez
Mahon
Patman
Purcell
Roberts
Thomas
Thornberry
Wright
Young
Burleson
Casey
Deway
Fisher
Poage
Pool
Rogers
Teague
Alger
Foreman
Thompson
Jhat
W. R
Bob) Pone
Waco
Congress
Albert
Houston
Jack Brooks
Dallas
Jong
Degram
House Committee
Mey
Jim Wright
Fort Worth
John Young
Core Pas Christ Ia
Afley Wright