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In which legislative body did McCarthy serve first?

  • House of Representatives

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  • State Senate

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McCarthy first served in the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the United States Congress. He was elected to the House in 1938 and served until 1946, when he was elected to the Senate. McCarthy's tenure in the House was marked by his strong anti-communist stance, which he would later become known for during his time in the Senate.
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