vcczar Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 John J Esch (WI-R) was probably aligned with Progressives. He's at least a reformist. Like many German-Americans, he opposed declaring war on Germany. His actions: Esch, John Jacob 1905 Esch-Townsend bill to regulate RRs Esch, John Jacob 1906 Heavy involvement in the Hepburn Act Esch, John Jacob 1917 Opposed declaring war on Germany Esch, John Jacob 1920 Esch-Cummins Transportation Act (RRs) Esch, John Jacob 1920 Big role in the Federal Water Power Act Esch, John Jacob 1921 appointed to ICC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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