Harrison A. Williams Senator

Harrison Arlington "Pete" Williams, Jr. (December 10, 1919 – November 17, 2001) was a Democrat who represented New Jersey in both the United States House of Representatives (1953–1957) and the United States Senate (1959–1982). Williams was convicted on May 1, 1981 for taking bribes in the Abscam sting operation, and resigned from the U.S. Senate in 1982 before a planned expulsion vote.

Personal facts

Harrison A. Williams
Birth dateDecember 10, 1919
Birth place
New Jersey , Plainfield New Jersey
Religion
Presbyterianism
Date of deathNovember 17, 2001
Place of death
New Jersey , Denville Township New Jersey

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Politician

party
Democratic Party (United States)
region
New Jersey
New Jersey's 6th congressional district

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