Robert McClory

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Robert McClory

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth January 31, 1908
Date of Death July 24, 1988 (Age: 80)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Robert McClory graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law and was admitted to the bar in 1932. He practiced law in Cook and Lake counties while serving in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. McClory transitioned to public service, spending nearly two decades in the Illinois General Assembly before being elected to Congress. Throughout his career, he demonstrated leadership in pivotal legislative moments, including voting in favor of significant civil rights legislation.

Political Ideas

Robert McClory's political career reveals a unique blend of ideological flexibility and principled stands. He broke with his party to support civil rights legislation and Medicare, yet his decision to vote for Nixon's impeachment demonstrates a commitment to constitutional accountability. McClory's approach suggests an ability to balance party loyalty with personal conviction, navigating complex political landscapes with a calculated eye on both regional and national interests.

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1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Illinois House of Representatives 13th District

71.70% of vote

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1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Illinois House of Representatives 13th District

61.20% of vote

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1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Illinois House of Representatives 13th District

66.80% of vote

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1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Illinois House of Representatives 13th District

54.50% of vote

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1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Illinois House of Representatives 13th District

61.50% of vote

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1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Illinois House of Representatives 12th District

62.10% of vote

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1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Illinois House of Representatives 12th District

70.40% of vote

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1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Illinois House of Representatives 12th District

69.10% of vote

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1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Illinois House of Representatives 12th District

58.60% of vote

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1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Illinois House of Representatives 12th District

63.90% of vote

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