Norris Brown

Republican Senator of Nebraska

Congresses Served

Senate Terms

January 1, 1863 (97 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1960

Death

American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Nebraska.
Born in Iowa and graduated with a law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law.
Began law practice in Iowa before moving to Nebraska, where he continued his legal career.
Held various legal positions, including prosecuting attorney and attorney general of Nebraska.
Gained recognition for winning a significant tax suit against railroads, which funded education in Nebraska.
Elected to the U.S. Senate as a Republican, serving from 1907 to 1913.
Chaired the Committee on Patents during his Senate term.
Proposed the income tax, which was later included in the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Returned to law practice after an unsuccessful bid for renomination in 1912.
Served as attorney for the Omaha Stockyards for three decades.
Retired in 1942 and moved to Seattle, Washington.
Lived to the age of 96 and was interred in Omaha.
Married twice, with two daughters from his first marriage.