Clarence E. Miller - Elections

Elections

In 1966, the Tenth Congressional District elected Miller to the Ninetieth Congress, defeating incumbent Democrat Walter H. Moeller, and he was re-elected to twelve succeeding Congresses.

Miller was a 13-term Ohio Republican nicknamed "Five Percent Clarence" for his persistent efforts to cut spending bills by that amount. He did not cultivate publicity, preferring instead to focus on legislation more than on the Washington talk-show circuit. He was known for his near-perfect attendance on votes no matter how minute. In 1990, the Capitol Hill publication Roll Call named Mr. Miller the "most obscure" member of Congress. It was intended as a compliment, considering that grandstanders never would have received such an honor. A fiscal conservative, he served on the House Appropriations Committee. The numerous bills he introduced, often unsuccessfully, aimed to cut spending measures—if not by the 5 percent figure in his nickname, then at least by 2 percent. In 1977, he succeeded in persuading House colleagues to cut foreign aid by 5 percent.

He lost his bid for reelection in the 1992 primary after redistricting. Clarence was a humble man, who rarely professed anything other than a will to represnt his constituants of the 10th Distrct. He came from a long line of dedicated citizens. His roots go back to the American Revolutionary War and beyond. His forebearers,eg. 5th Great Grandfather, Vincent Emfield/Imfelt, b. 1753, York Co., Pa was a "PATRIOT", having served in the American Revolutionary War in Capt. John Ehrman's Co., Battalion 157. his 6th great grandfather Joseph Imfeldt, also a Patriot", served in Virginia in the Eighth Regiment. NARA Publication Title: Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in the American Army During the Revolutionary War