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Alben Barkley
Democrat · House and Senate · Kentucky · 1913–1956
Alben Barkley was a Democratic U.S. representative and senator from Kentucky, serving 1913–1956. Sponsored 23 bills, 3 of which became law. Cast 3,882 votes and missed 21.8%.
- Years in Congress
- 33
- Bills sponsored
- 23
- Became law
- 3
- Votes missed
- 21.8%
- Born
- 1877
- Died
- 1956
Biography
American politician and vice president of the United States from 1949 to 1953 (1877-1956)
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Terms in office
- House, Kentucky, 1st District1913–1927 · Democrat
- Senate, Kentucky1927–1949 · Democrat
- Senate, Kentucky1955–1956 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “Alben Barkley (D-KY), House & Senate 1913–1956,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/B000145/alben-barkley (accessed 2026-10-14).