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In 1950, Breen won re-election to the House, defeating Republican challenger Paul F. Schenck. Ill health prompted Breen to resign from Breen's seat early, on October 1, 1951.
In 1950, Breen won re-election to the House, defeating Republican challenger Paul F. Schenck. However, ill health prompted Breen to resign from his seat early, on October 1, 1951.