Word: guerney
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Joseph Guerney ("Uncle Joe") Cannon was a bearded, tyrannical Illinoisan who firmly believed that the majority should rule-and that the Republican Party should be the perpetual majority. He welcomed and roundly misused the Reed Rules, became the House's greatest despot-but managed to maintain a host of loyal friends in both parties. He once blandly ordered a third roll call on a motion because "the Chair is hoping a few more Republicans will come in." Eventually, the House revolted against Cannon, stripped him of many of his princely powers, and hobbled the speakership...