The Resume

(September 21, 1911-July 30, 1964)
Born in Bakersfield, California
Died in Washington, D.C.
District Attorney for Tehama County, California (1934-1942)
Served in House of Representatives (1943-1959)
Served as California Senator (1959-1964)
Democrat
Passed away from a brain tumor at 52

Why he might be annoying:

He was a lawyer.
His first name was girly.
He appeared to use a lot of Brylcreem in his hair.

Why he might not be annoying:

In 1963, he was diagnosed with brain cancer.
The disease left him partially paralyzed and unable to speak.
Despite illness, he appeared at the Senate roll call on June 10, 1964.
Because he could no longer speak, he pointed to an eye, indicating a vote of 'aye' (yes).
This helped give the Senate a 71 to 29 majority needed to block the filibuster of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The Civil Rights Act was approved by the Senate 9 days later.

Credit: Black Chic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Attorney
• BC/Black Chic's Profiles [Series 06]
• Civil Rights Activists
• Gel Heads
• I Died in 1964 (Ranked: 52)
• I Have a Brain Tumor [Menegioma]
• Profiles 22251-22500 (Ranked: 22357)
• Stand Up Men
• U.S. Senators

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 68.18% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 35 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 24 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 80 Votes: 51.25% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 36 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 30 Votes: 43.33% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 51 Votes: 47.06% Annoying