Gerald B.H. Solomon
Gerald Brooks Hunt Solomon (August 14, 1930 - October 26, 2001) is a politician from New York. Solomon was born in Okeechobee, Florida and he served in the United States Marine Corps. Solomon was elected to the Warren County, New York legislature in 1968 and the New York general assembly in 1972. Solomon was elected to the House of Representatives in 1978. Solomon has supported the Line-item veto, a constitutional amendment to ban Flag burning, a repeal of the Assault Weapons Ban, and amendments which strengthed Selective Service. Solomon was referred to as 'The Congressman from General Electric'. Solomon attempted to run for the position of Republican House leader in 1994 but withdrew in favor of Newt Gingrich. Solomon was the chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Rules from 1995 to 1999.
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