Emmet Francis Byrne (December 6, 1896 – September 25, 1974) was an American politician.

He served one term, 1957–59, as a Republican before being defeated in the 1958 election by Democrat William T. Murphy.

Byrne voted in favor of the Civil Rights Act of 1957.

[1] He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 6, 1896.

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