Hugh Scott
Hugh Scott was a Republican politician and congressman.
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History
In 1940, Scott was elected to represent Pennsylvania's 7th district. He served for two terms before losing to Herbert J. McGlinchey in 1944. (The state was redistricted that same year; they completed over the new 6th district.) He then retook the seat in 1946.
Following the retirement of Edward Martin, Scott won his senate seat in 1958.
Scott briefly served as whip in 1969, then served as minority leader from 1969 until his retirement. In that role, he pressured president Nixon to resign following the Watergate scandal.
He announced he would not seek re-election in 1976.
Policies
Scott cosponsored the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.