Representative George John Schneider

George John Schneider (born October 30, 1877) was a Progressive Party politician who represented Wisconsin in the United States House of Representatives during the early twentieth century. Serving as a member of Congress from Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, he held office as a U.S. Representative for seven terms between December 3, 1923, and January 3, 1939. His service places him among the historical members of Congress who helped shape federal legislation in the interwar period.

Schneider’s congressional career was closely tied to the Progressive movement in Wisconsin, and he is identified in the historical record as a Progressive Party representative. Over the course of his seven terms, he represented the interests of his Wisconsin constituents in the House, participating in national debates and policymaking during a period marked by significant economic and social change. His tenure concluded on January 3, 1939, after sixteen years in office, leaving a record of sustained electoral support in Wisconsin’s 8th District and a legacy as a long-serving Progressive representative.