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Bi-partisan Opposition to Sanctions Voiced in House by 20 Congressmen

February 27, 1957
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A bi-partisan dissent by members of the House was heard today when Representatives voiced protest against imposition of sanctions on Israel. In a lengthy address deploring the idea of sanctions against the Jewish State. Rep. James Roosevelt led the dissent on the floor. Sixteen Democratic ant trace Republican Representatives identified themselves with his views.

The Republicans included: Lawrence Curtis of Mass., Edith Norse Rogers of Mass. Thomas M. Tully of Washington. The Democrats included: John J. Rooney of N. Y., Abraham Multer of N. Y., Hugh J. Addonizio of N. J., Henry S. Reuss of Wisc., Barratt O’Hara of III., John Dingell of Mich., Charles A. Boyle of III. Thomas J. Lane of Mass., B. F. Sisa of Calif., Sidney R. Yates of III., Albert Carl of Okla., Kenneth J. Gray of III., Charles A. Vanik of Ohio, Thomas I., Ashleh of Ohio, and Eimer J. Hollard of Penna.

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