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Thomas W. Ewing
Thomas W. Ewing Congressional Service
Thomas W. Ewing is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. THOMAS served as a House Representative for the state of Illinois and served a total of 5 terms in congress.
Thomas W. Ewing participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 54 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1058 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeThomas Ewing supported policies that aligned with the Whig Party of the early 19th century, focusing on protective tariffs and federal investment in infrastructure to stimulate economic growth and industry.
Agriculture
ConservativeEwing promoted the interests of American farmers through support for protective tariffs and national economic development to open new markets for agricultural products.
Immigration
CentristInformation regarding Thomas Ewing's specific stance on immigration is limited, but Whig policies often favored regulated immigration processes and assimilation policies.
Education
CentristAs an advocate of Whig ideals, Ewing likely supported increased federal investment in public education to promote knowledge and civic virtue.
Energy
ConservativeDetails on Ewing's stance on energy are not well-documented, but he likely supported early industrial energy initiatives consistent with Whig support for commerce and industry.
Climate change
N/aClimate change was not a recognized issue during Ewing's lifetime, so there is no documented stance on this topic.
Healthcare
ConservativeThere is limited information on Ewing's position on healthcare, but the Whigs generally did not prioritize federal involvement in healthcare policies.
Housing
ConservativeEwing likely supported policies that encouraged economic development and infrastructure without direct federal intervention in housing, reflecting typical Whig economic priorities.
Transportation
ConservativeEwing was a strong advocate for federal investment in infrastructure projects, such as roads and canals, to improve national transportation networks.
Veterans affairs
CentristSpecific details on Ewing's stance on veterans affairs are not available, but his general support for federal infrastructure may intersect with policies beneficial to veterans.
Voting rights
ConservativeEwing's era was characterized by limited suffrage, generally supporting property-based voting rights, typical of the time's political attitudes.