Former U.S. Rep. John Conyers Jr. Dies At 90

John Conyers, a Democrat from Michigan, was elected to Congress in 1964 and became the longest-serving black member in congressional history. He played a significant role in founding the Congressional Black Caucus and chaired the House Judiciary Committee. Conyers was instrumental in passing key legislation, including the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and the establishment of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday. He retired in 2017 amid allegations of sexual harassment and is survived by his wife and two sons.

In what year was John Conyers first elected to Congress?

• 1970

• 1960

• 1974

• 1964

Which significant group did John Conyers help to establish during his time in office?

• Congressional Hispanic Caucus

• Congressional Progressive Caucus

• Congressional Black Caucus

• Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

Which act, aimed at protecting voting rights, did John Conyers help to pass?

• Fair Housing Act

• Equal Pay Act

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Civil Rights Act

What federal holiday did John Conyers help to establish?

• Presidents' Day

• Independence Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Labor Day

In what year did John Conyers announce his retirement from Congress?

• 2016

• 2018

• 2015

• 2017