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What was Elbridge Gerry most known for as a House Member?
A conciliatory and moderate legislator, Elbridge Gerry supported Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton's proposals to fund the Revolutionary War debt and to establish a national bank.
How long was Elbridge Gerry a representative?
Gary Elbridge was a member of the US House of Representatives for 5 years.

Question: Where there any controversies during his time in office?
Self-contained rewrite: Were there any controversies during Elbridge Gerry's time in office?