William Holmes Brown (3 September 1929 – 27 May 2001) was the Parliamentarian of the United States House of Representatives from 1974 to 1994. References External links Famous Delta Upsilon Men William H. Brown, Jr., Swarthmore '51 University of Chicago Notable African-American Alumni William Holmes Brown, J.D. '54 Passings William H. Brown; Parliamentarian of U.S. House for 20 Years 1929 births 2001 deaths Swarthmore College alumni University of Chicago Law School alumni Parliamentarians of the United States House of Representatives