Representative Richard Gardner Shoup

Richard Gardner Shoup (born November 29, 1923) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the state of Montana. He represented Montana’s 1st Congressional District and served as a historical member of Congress during the early 1970s. Shoup’s tenure in federal office places him among the notable Republican figures who represented Montana in the U.S. House during that period.

Shoup began his congressional service on January 21, 1971, and served until January 3, 1975. During this time, he completed two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. As a representative for Montana’s 1st District, he participated in the legislative work of Congress at a time of significant national and international developments, serving as part of the Republican delegation in the House.

Richard Gardner Shoup left office as a former member of Congress after his service concluded in 1975. While specific committee assignments, office details, and subsequent activities are not provided in the available metadata, his record as a two-term Republican representative for Montana’s 1st District from 1971 to 1975 remains the central element of his public career as documented here.