Preceded by Emanuel Celler Political party Democratic Party Succeeded by Frank J. Brasco Name Eugene Keogh | Preceded by Stephen A. Rudd Party Democratic Party Succeeded by James J. Delaney | |
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Born August 30, 1907
Brooklyn, New York ( 1907-08-30 ) Alma mater New York University
Fordham University School of Law Role Member of the United States House of Representatives Died May 26, 1989, New York City, New York, United States Education New York University, Fordham University School of Law | ||
Eugene James Keogh (August 30, 1907 – May 26, 1989) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Life
Keogh was born on August 30, 1907, in Brooklyn, New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1927 and from Fordham University School of Law in 1930.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Kings Co., 20th D.) in 1936.
He was elected as a Democrat to the 75th through the 89th United States Congresses, holding office from January 3, 1937, to January 3, 1967. He served on the House Ways and Means committee and sponsored the original legislation for the Keogh plan, a type of pension plan.
He was also a member of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board from 1973 until 1976.
He died on May 26, 1989, in New York City and was buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, New York.