United States Senator (NY), Jacob Javits, lived in this building in 1967. He was a member of the Senate from 1957 to 1981. Javits was highly regarded for his intelligence and adherence to Progressive Republicanism. In 1973 Javits initiated a resolution that overrode a veto by President Richard M. Nixon. It was the first time a president's authority to send troops into combat without Congressional consent was restricted. Javits passed away in 1986.