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James Kee
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 5th district |
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| In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1973 |
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| Preceded by | Elizabeth Kee |
| Succeeded by | Ken Hechler (Redistricting) |
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| Born | April 15, 1917 Bluefield, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 11, 1989 (aged 71) Montgomery, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Helen Lee Chapman |
| Parents | John Kee Elizabeth Simpkins |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University |
James Kee was an American politician who lived from 1917 to 1989. He was a member of the Democratic Party. James Kee served in the United States House of Representatives for West Virginia. He held this important job from 1965 to 1973. His mother, Elizabeth Kee, was in the same position before him. His father, John Kee, also served in that House seat for many years.
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Early Life and Family History
James Kee was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, on April 15, 1917. He came from a family deeply involved in politics. His father, John Kee, was a U.S. Representative. He served the 5th District of West Virginia from 1933 until he passed away in 1951.
After his father's death, James's mother, Elizabeth Kee, took over the role. She served in Congress from 1951 to 1965. This made the Kee family a well-known political family in West Virginia.
Path to Congress
James Kee worked closely with his mother. He was her administrative assistant from 1953 to 1965. This means he helped her with her daily tasks in Congress. He learned a lot about how the government worked during this time.
In 1964, his mother decided not to run for re-election. James Kee then decided to run for the same seat. He won the election and became a U.S. Representative himself. He served in Congress from January 3, 1965, to January 3, 1973.
Important Votes in Congress
During his time in Congress, James Kee voted on several important laws. He supported the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This law aimed to protect the right to vote for all citizens. He also voted for the Civil Rights Act of 1968. This act worked to end discrimination in housing.
End of His Political Career
After the 1970 U.S. Census, West Virginia lost one of its seats in the House of Representatives. This meant that James Kee's district was combined with another. His 5th District was merged with the 4th District, which was represented by Ken Hechler.
Even though a large part of the new district was from Kee's old area, he lost the primary election. This meant he did not get to run for Congress again. His term ended on January 3, 1973.
Later Life
James Kee lived in Fayetteville, West Virginia, for many years. He passed away in Montgomery, West Virginia, on March 11, 1989. He was 71 years old.
See also
- United States congressional delegations from West Virginia
