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Seniority System Survives House Challenge in 92nd Congress
In Washington the long standing seniority rule withstood a last attempt to oust 72 year old Rep. John McMullan as chairman of the District of Columbia Committee. Rep. Jerome Waldie led liberals in pressuring for a roll call vote but only 32 joined him. a later roll call showed 258 in favor of keeping McMillan. The vote followed new rules allowing challenges based on seniority alone as Congress closes its organizational chores.
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John McMullan
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Liberal Democratic Study Group
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District of Columbia
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District Committee