Georgia Democrat David Scott, 80, dies after casting final House vote
The veteran lawmaker's death was confirmed a day after he cast his final vote on the floor of the US House.
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"We are all deeply saddened, adding Scott spent the majority of his life in service to others."
— Mike Johnson , Politician
"Under his leadership, Democrats fought to strengthen our agricultural communities, reduce hunger, and bring the American Dream within reach of everyone."
— Katherine M. Clark , Politician
"He was a strong voice for Georgia’s farmers, hungry veterans and young people — who he helped shape into the next generation of agricultural leaders through his fierce advocacy for the 1890’s Scholarship Program."
— Angie Craig , Politician
"David Scott was a trailblazer who served a district that he represented admirably, rose up from humble beginnings to become the first African American ever to chair the House Ag Committee."
— Hakeem Jeffries , Politician
Key People
Angie Craig is the House Agriculture Committee ranking member from Minnesota.
David Scott was a 12-term congressman representing Georgia’s 13th District.
House minority leader who paid tribute to David Scott.
Katherine M. Clark is the House Minority Whip from Massachusetts.
Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House from Louisiana.
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The veteran lawmaker's death was confirmed a day after he cast his final vote on the floor of the US House.
U.S. Representative David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at age 80. He was seeking his 13th term in Congress despite challenges from within his party.
U.S. Rep. David Scott, a ... at age 80. Scott was seeking his 13th ... .
Veteran Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia has died at age 80. Scott served in the House for more than 23 years and was in the Capitol on Tuesday when he cast his final vote as a member.
U.S. congressman David Scott, a Democrat who represented Georgia's 13th District for more than two decades, has died aged 80. The veteran lawmaker's death was confirmed a day after he cast his final vote in the US House of Representatives.
U.S. Representative David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at age 80.
Democratic Rep. David Scott, a 12-term congressman representing Georgia’s 13th District, has died at age 80. He was the first African American chair of the House Agriculture Committee from 2021 to 2023.
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