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Jim Bates
Democrat · House · California · 1983–1991
Jim Bates was a Democratic U.S. representative from California, serving 1983–1991. Sponsored 57 bills, 1 of which became law. Cast 3,425 votes and missed 5.2%.
- Years in Congress
- 7
- Bills sponsored
- 57
- Became law
- 1
- Votes missed
- 5.2%
- Born
- 1941
Terms in office
- House, California, 44th District1983–1991 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “Jim Bates (D-CA), House 1983–1991,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/B000236/jim-bates (accessed 2026-10-13).