United States Representative Directory

Bennett McVey Stewart

Bennett McVey Stewart served as a representative for Illinois (1979-1981).

Democratic
Illinois
District 1
Former

Illinois

Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Illinois

Representing constituents across the Illinois delegation.

District District 1

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1979-1981

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Bennett McVey Stewart served as a Representative from Illinois in the United States Congress from 1979 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, Bennett McVey Stewart contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

Bennett McVey Stewart’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Bennett McVey Stewart participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Bennett McVey Stewart (August 6, 1912 – April 26, 1988) was an American politician who as a part of the Democratic party served as a U.S. representative from Illinois (1979–1981) and as a member of the Chicago City Council (1971–1979).