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William Steele Holman

American politician (1822-1897) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 74

William Steele Holman was a lawyer, judge and politician from Dearborn County, Indiana. He was a member of the Democratic Party who served four different stints as a U.S. representative from 1859 to 1865, 1867 to 1877, 1881 to 1895, and 1897, spanning sixteen Congresses.

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He is known for originating the Holman Rule, allowing amendments to appropriations bills to cut a specific program or federal employee salary. He died in office in 1897, a month after his last election.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1822 to 1897 · aged 74