George W. Mitchell

Geography

In their time

Meetings by Chair

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Dissents witnessed

170

at 90 of 209 meetings

Unanimous

57%

119 of 209 meetings

Recessions

2

1969–70 · 1973–75

US presidents

Seats held

• GovernorBoard of Governors1961–1976

  Aug 31, 1961 – Feb 13, 1976 · represents the Chicago district (current job)

• Vice ChairBoard of Governors1973–1976

  May 1, 1973 – Feb 13, 1976

Before the Fed

Economist · Illinois Department of Revenue

Education

• Bachelor's — University of Wisconsin (1925)
• Master's — University of Iowa (1930)
• PhD — University of Chicago (1933)

Terminal: PhD

Dissents on the record (20)

• December 16–17, 1974wanted easier
• September 9, 1969wanted easier
• August 12, 1969wanted easier
• February 7, 1967wanted easier
• September 28, 1965wanted easier
• March 23, 1965wanted easier
• February 2, 1965wanted easier
• August 18, 1964

Dissents

• 20 total dissents as a Governor (0 tighter / 17 easier) · rank #4 in cohort

Served alongside (527)