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'''Edward Ford Weber''' (July 26, 1931 – February 27, 2023) was an American politician from [[Ohio]]. He served one term in the [[United States House of Representatives]] as a [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] from 1981 to 1983.
'''Edward Ford Weber''' (July 26, 1931 – February 27, 2023) was an American lawyer, military veteran and politician from [[Ohio]]. He served one term in the [[United States House of Representatives]] as a [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] from 1981 to 1983.


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Weber was born in [[Toledo, Ohio]]. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from [[Denison University]] and a [[Juris Doctor]] from [[Harvard Law School]]. After graduation, Weber served two years in the [[United States Army]].
Weber was born in [[Toledo, Ohio]]. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from [[Denison University]] and a [[Bachelor of Laws|Bachelor of Laws (LLB)]] from [[Harvard Law School]]. Harvard Law School offered to change his degree to Juris Doctor (JD), but he declined. After graduation, Weber served two years in the [[United States Army]].


== Career ==
== Career ==
After his discharge in 1958, Weber began to practice law. In 1966, the [[University of Toledo College of Law]] hired him as a professor.
After his discharge in 1958, Weber began to practice law. In 1966, the [[University of Toledo College of Law]] hired him as a professor.


In 1980, Weber ran for [[Ohio's 9th congressional district]] in the [[United States House of Representatives]]. He defeated 26-year incumbent [[Thomas L. Ashley]], chairman of the [[United States House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries]]. This was due largely to [[Ronald Reagan]] carrying [[Lucas County, Ohio|Lucas County]], home to Toledo. In 1982, he lost his reelection bid to [[Marcy Kaptur]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Barone |first1=Michael |author-link1=Michael Barone (pundit) |last2=Ujifusa |first2=Grant |title=[[The Almanac of American Politics|The Almanac of American Politics 1988]]|publisher=[[National Journal]] |year=1987 |page=936}}</ref>
=== Congress ===
In 1980, Weber ran for [[Ohio's 9th congressional district]] in the [[United States House of Representatives]]. He defeated 26-year incumbent [[Thomas L. Ashley]], chairman of the [[United States House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries]]. This was due largely to [[Ronald Reagan]] carrying [[Lucas County, Ohio|Lucas County]], home to Toledo.


Weber voted for the [[Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=TO PASS H.R. 4242, TAX INCENTIVE ACT OF 1981. (MOTION … -- House Vote #167 -- July 29, 1981 |url=https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/97-1981/h167 |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=GovTrack.us |language=en}}</ref> The Act aimed to stimulate economic growth by significantly reducing [[Income tax in the United States|income tax]] rates. It passed the House of Representatives in a 323–107 vote, the Senate via a [[voice vote]], and it was signed into law by President [[Ronald Reagan]] on August 13, 1981.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rep. Rostenkowski |first=Dan [D-IL-8 |date=1981-08-13 |title=H.R.4242 - 97th Congress (1981-1982): Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 |url=https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/house-bill/4242#:~:text=Economic%20Recovery%20Tax%20Act%20of%201981%20-%20Title%20I:%20Individual%20Income,,%201983,%201984%20and%20thereafter. |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=www.congress.gov}}</ref> Weber also voted for the [[Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=TO PASS H.R. 3982, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BUDGET RECONCILIATION … -- House Vote #104 -- June 26, 1981 |url=https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/97-1981/h104 |access-date=2025-04-05 |website=GovTrack.us |language=en}}</ref> The Act decreased federal spending and increased millitary funding. It passed the House of Representatives in a 232–193 vote, the Senate via a voice vote, and it was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan the same day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rep. Jones |first=James R. [D-OK-1 |date=1981-08-13 |title=H.R.3982 - 97th Congress (1981-1982): Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 |url=https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/house-bill/3982 |access-date=2025-04-05 |website=www.congress.gov}}</ref>
Weber voted for the [[Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=TO PASS H.R. 4242, TAX INCENTIVE ACT OF 1981. (MOTION … -- House Vote #167 -- July 29, 1981 |url=https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/97-1981/h167 |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=GovTrack.us |language=en}}</ref> The Act aimed to stimulate economic growth by significantly reducing [[Income tax in the United States|income tax]] rates. It passed the House of Representatives in a 323–107 vote, the Senate via a [[voice vote]], and it was signed into law by President [[Ronald Reagan]] on August 13, 1981.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rep. Rostenkowski |first=Dan [D-IL-8 |date=1981-08-13 |title=H.R.4242 - 97th Congress (1981-1982): Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 |url=https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/house-bill/4242#:~:text=Economic%20Recovery%20Tax%20Act%20of%201981%20-%20Title%20I:%20Individual%20Income,,%201983,%201984%20and%20thereafter. |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=www.congress.gov}}</ref> Weber also voted for the [[Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=TO PASS H.R. 3982, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BUDGET RECONCILIATION … -- House Vote #104 -- June 26, 1981 |url=https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/97-1981/h104 |access-date=2025-04-05 |website=GovTrack.us |language=en}}</ref> The Act decreased federal spending and increased military funding. It passed the House of Representatives in a 232–193 vote, the Senate via a voice vote, and it was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan the same day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rep. Jones |first=James R. [D-OK-1 |date=1981-08-13 |title=H.R.3982 - 97th Congress (1981-1982): Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 |url=https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/house-bill/3982 |access-date=2025-04-05 |website=www.congress.gov}}</ref>
 
In 1982, he lost his reelection bid to [[Marcy Kaptur]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Barone |first1=Michael |author-link1=Michael Barone (pundit) |last2=Ujifusa |first2=Grant |title=[[The Almanac of American Politics|The Almanac of American Politics 1988]]|publisher=[[National Journal]] |year=1987 |page=936}}</ref>


=== Death ===
=== Death ===
He died on February 27, 2023, at the age of 91.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Zaborney |first1=Mark |title=Edward F. Weber (1931-2023) |url=https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2023/03/02/edward-f-weber-obituary/stories/20190627232 |work=The Blade |date=March 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240104121403/https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2023/03/02/edward-f-weber-obituary/stories/20190627232 |archive-date=January 4, 2024 |location=Toledo, Ohio |url-status=live}}</ref>
He died on February 27, 2023, at the age of 91.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Zaborney |first1=Mark |title=Edward F. Weber (1931-2023) |url=https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2023/03/02/edward-f-weber-obituary/stories/20190627232 |work=The Blade |date=March 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240104121403/https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2023/03/02/edward-f-weber-obituary/stories/20190627232 |archive-date=January 4, 2024 |location=Toledo, Ohio |url-status=live}}</ref>
== Electoral history ==
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Democratic
! Republican
! Other
|-
| [[1980 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio|1980]]
| [[Thomas L. Ashley]] (Incumbent): 68,728
| {{Aye}} '''[[Ed Weber]]''': 96,927
| Edward S. Emery: 4,357<br />Toby Elizabeth Emmerich: 2,411
|-
| [[1982 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio|1982]]
| {{Aye}} '''[[Marcy Kaptur]]''': 95,162
| [[Ed Weber]] (Incumbent): 64,459
| David Muir ([[United States Libertarian Party|Libertarian]]): 1,217<br />Susan A. Skinner: 1,785<br />James J. Somers: 1,594
|-
|}


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:University of Toledo faculty]]
[[Category:University of Toledo faculty]]
[[Category:Lawyers from Toledo, Ohio]]
[[Category:Lawyers from Toledo, Ohio]]
[[Category:Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio]]
[[Category:Republican Party United States representatives from Ohio]]
[[Category:20th-century members of the United States House of Representatives]]
[[Category:20th-century United States representatives]]




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Latest revision as of 01:46, 27 December 2025

Template:Short description Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". Edward Ford Weber (July 26, 1931 – February 27, 2023) was an American lawyer, military veteran and politician from Ohio. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican from 1981 to 1983.

Early life and education

Weber was born in Toledo, Ohio. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Denison University and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Harvard Law School. Harvard Law School offered to change his degree to Juris Doctor (JD), but he declined. After graduation, Weber served two years in the United States Army.

Career

After his discharge in 1958, Weber began to practice law. In 1966, the University of Toledo College of Law hired him as a professor.

Congress

In 1980, Weber ran for Ohio's 9th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. He defeated 26-year incumbent Thomas L. Ashley, chairman of the United States House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. This was due largely to Ronald Reagan carrying Lucas County, home to Toledo.

Weber voted for the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981.[1] The Act aimed to stimulate economic growth by significantly reducing income tax rates. It passed the House of Representatives in a 323–107 vote, the Senate via a voice vote, and it was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on August 13, 1981.[1][2] Weber also voted for the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981.[3] The Act decreased federal spending and increased military funding. It passed the House of Representatives in a 232–193 vote, the Senate via a voice vote, and it was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan the same day.[4]

In 1982, he lost his reelection bid to Marcy Kaptur.[5]

Death

He died on February 27, 2023, at the age of 91.[6]

Electoral history

Year Democratic Republican Other
1980 Thomas L. Ashley (Incumbent): 68,728 Green tickY Ed Weber: 96,927 Edward S. Emery: 4,357
Toby Elizabeth Emmerich: 2,411
1982 Green tickY Marcy Kaptur: 95,162 Ed Weber (Incumbent): 64,459 David Muir (Libertarian): 1,217
Susan A. Skinner: 1,785
James J. Somers: 1,594

See also

References

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