Claim: In 1966, Bob Shamansky ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, however, he lost to Republican incumbent Samuel L. Devine, the Chairman of the House Republican Conference during the 96th Congress.
Evidence: However, he lost to Republican incumbent Samuel L. Devine. In 1966, Shamansky ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. During the 96th Congress, he was the Chairman of the House Republican Conference.