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John Quinn

John Quinn served as a representative for New York (1889-1891).

  • Democratic
  • New York
  • District 11
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State New York

Representing constituents across the New York delegation.

District District 11

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1889-1891

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

John Quinn served as a Representative from New York in the United States Congress from 1889 to 1891. A member of the Democratic Party, John Quinn contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

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

Sir John Quick (22 April 1852 – 17 June 1932) was an Australian lawyer, politician and judge. He played a prominent role in the movement for Federation and the drafting of the Australian constitution, later writing several works on Australian constitutional law. He began his political career in the Victorian Legislative Assembly (1880–1889) and later won election to the House of Representatives at the first federal election in 1901. He served as Postmaster-General in the third Deakin Government (1909–1910). He lost his seat in 1913 and ended his public service as deputy president of the Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration (1922–1930).

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