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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.
Were there any controversies during Elbridge Gerry's time in office?
Gerry Elbridge prosecuted Federalist editors for libel, appointed family members to state office, and approved a controversial redistricting plan.
Why was this controversial?
The redistricting plan was controversial because it was crafted to give Republicans an advantage in the state senatorial elections.
What kind of individual liberties was Elbridge Gerry advocating for?
Elbridge Gerry believed that the war was necessary to protect the liberties that both men had labored so hard to secure during the Revolution.

Question: any other civil liberties?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Elbridge Gerry advocate for any other civil liberties?