Theodore S. Weiss

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Theodore S. Weiss (September 17, 1927 - September 14, 1992) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Weiss was born in Hungary and emigrated to the United States in 1938. He served in the United States Army from 1946 until 1947. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1951. From 1962 until 1977 he was a member of the New York City Council. He was a delegate to the 1972 Democratic National Convention. He was elected to Congress in 1976 and served from January 3, 1977 until his death.

Preceded by: Bella Abzug	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th congressional district 1977–1983	Succeeded by: Richard Ottinger
Preceded by: Guy V. Molinari	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th congressional district 1983–1992	Succeeded by: Jerrold Nadler

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• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress