Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 7th district
In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1923
Preceded by
Frank Eddy
Succeeded by
Ole J. Kvale
Personal details
Born
Andrew John Volstead
October 31, 1860 Kenyon, Minnesota, U.S.
Died
January 20, 1947(1947-01-20) (aged 86) Granite Falls, Minnesota, U.S.
Resting place
Granite Falls Cemetery
Political party
Republican
Profession
Law
Andrew John Volstead (/ˈvɒlstɛd/) (October 31, 1860 – January 20, 1947) was an American member of the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota, 1903–1923, and a member of the Republican Party. His name is closely associated with the National Prohibition Act of 1919, usually called the Volstead Act. The act was the enabling legislation for the enforcement of Prohibition in the United States beginning in 1920.
Andrew John Volstead (/ˈvɒlstɛd/) (October 31, 1860 – January 20, 1947) was an American member of the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota...
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