Betts was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1910 and served until 1921. During his time in Congress, he was a strong advocate for progressive causes such as the regulation of child labor and the protection of the environment. He also supported the League of Nations and the United States' entry into World War I.
After leaving Congress, Betts returned to his law practice and served as a judge on the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas from 1923 to 1933. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1933 to 1937.
Betts was an active member of the Democratic Party and was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1924 and 1932. He was also a member of the American Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
Throughout his career, Betts was a strong advocate for civil rights and social justice. He was a vocal opponent of racial segregation and supported the civil rights movement. He also supported the labor movement and was a strong advocate for the rights of workers.
John Rickards Betts was a dedicated public servant who had a long and successful career in law and politics. He was a strong advocate for progressive causes and civil rights and was a vocal opponent of racial segregation. He was a respected member of the legal and political communities and his legacy lives on today.
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