Tom Railsback

Thomas Fisher Railsback (January 22, 1932 – January 20, 2020) was an American Republican politician. He served eight terms in the United States Congress from 1967 to 1983 for Illinois's 19th congressional district in Moline.[1] He was known for being one of the few Republicans to support the impeachment of Richard Nixon.

Thomas F. Railsback
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 19th district
In office
January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1983
Preceded byGale Schisler
Succeeded byLane Evans
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1962–1966
Personal details
Born(1932-01-22)January 22, 1932
Moline, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 20, 2020(2020-01-20) (aged 87)
Mesa, Arizona, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican

Railsback died on January 20, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona from a long-illness at the age of 87.[2]

References

  1. "Profile: Thomas Fisher RAILSBACK". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  2. McCann, Herbert G. (January 21, 2020). "GOP congressman who backed Nixon impeachment dead at 87". Associated Press. Retrieved January 21, 2020.

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