Hatton Sumners

Hatton Sumners Historical Figure Nationality: United States Year of Birth: 1875 Year of Death: 1962 Cause of Death: Natural causes Religion: Methodism Occupation: Lawyer, Politician Spouse: None Political Party: Democratic Party Political Office(s): United States Representative from Texas Fictional Appearances: "News From the Front" POD: December 8, 1941 Type of Appearance: Contemporary reference Occupation: United States Representative from Texas

Hatton William Sumners (May 30, 1875 – April 19, 1962) was a Congressman from Texas and the chairman of the United States House Judiciary Committee. In 1936, he opposed President Franklin D. Roosevelt's plan to re-organize the Supreme Court of the United States.

Hatton Sumners in "News From the Front"

On June 16, 1942, the Washington Post reported that Judiciary Committee Chairman Hatton Sumners had met with House Speaker Sam Rayburn about beginning impeachment proceedings against President Franklin D. Roosevelt in light of the set-backs the country was experiencing as it entered World War II.

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Political offices (OTL)
Preceded by District created	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas' At-large congressional district 1913-1915	Succeeded by A. Jeff McLemore
Preceded by James Andrew Beall	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas' 5th congressional district 1915-1947	Succeeded by Joseph Franklin Wilson
Preceded by George S. Graham	Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee 1931–1947	Succeeded by Earl C. Michener