Charles Anderson Wolverton (October 24, 1880May 16, 1969) was a Republican Party politician who represented

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in the

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for nearly 32 years, from 1927 to 1959.

Career

Born in

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, Wolverton graduated from Camden High School in 1897 and receiving a law degree from the

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in 1900, began practicing law in his native Camden. He was Camden County prosecutor from 1906 to 1913 and special assistant attorney general of New Jersey in 1913 and 1914. Wolverton was then elected to the New Jersey State House of Assembly (1915–1918) becoming speaker in 1918. Wolverton first ran for a Congressional seat in 1926, winning that election and eventually serving 16 terms as a representative. Wolverton eventually became chairman of the influential Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. During his tenure in the US House Wolverton crossed the aisle, voting for a number of FDR's

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programs. In 1933 he voted for the National Industrial Recovery Act. In 1935 he voted for the

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. In 1947–48, he served on the

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. Wolverton voted in favor of the

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. A resident of

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, Wolverton retired from political office in 1958 to resume his legal practice.Staff
"Wolverton to End Career in Congress"
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'', February 13, 1958. Accessed September 18, 2019. "Mr. Wolverton said he planned to return to his law practice and participate in community affairs. He is 77 years old and lives in Merchantville."

Death

Charles A. Wolverton died at age 88 and was interred in Harleigh Cemetery in Camden.

References

External links

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1880 births 1969 deaths Camden High School (New Jersey) alumni Republican Party members of the New Jersey General Assembly Speakers of the New Jersey General Assembly Lawyers from Camden County, New Jersey People from Merchantville, New Jersey Politicians from Camden, New Jersey University of Pennsylvania Law School alumni Burials at Harleigh Cemetery, Camden Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey 20th-century American lawyers 20th-century members of the New Jersey Legislature 20th-century members of the United States House of Representatives {{NewJersey-politician-stub