text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_31 (lifespan VARCHAR, party VARCHAR, years VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What was the lifespan of the Representative from the Republican Party during the years of 1953–1970?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT lifespan FROM table_name_31 WHERE party = "republican" AND years = "1953–1970"