Thomas Nelms Downing | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Edward J. Robeson Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Paul S. Trible |
| Chairman of the House Select Committee on Assassinations | |
| In office September 17, 1976 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Henry B. González |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1919 Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 23, 2001 (aged 82) Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Virginia Military Institute University of Virginia |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942 – 1946 |
Thomas Nelms Downing (February 1, 1919 – October 23, 2001) was a lawyer, politician, and Democratic Congressman from Virginia's 1st congressional district for nine terms.