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Lindley Beckworth Sr.

Democrat · House · Texas · 1939–1967

Lindley Beckworth Sr. was a Democratic U.S. representative from Texas, serving 1939–1967. Sponsored 309 bills, 7 of which became law. Cast 2,495 votes and missed 4.9%.

Years in Congress
23
Bills sponsored
309
Became law
7
Votes missed
4.9%
Born
1913
Died
1984

Biography

Lindley Garrison Beckworth Sr. (June 30, 1913 – March 9, 1984) was an American judge and politician who served as a United States representative from Texas and a judge of the United States Customs Court.

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Terms in office

  • House, Texas, 3rd District1939–1953 · Democrat
  • House, Texas, 3rd District1957–1967 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Lindley Beckworth Sr. (D-TX), House 1939–1967,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/B000296/lindley-beckworth-sr (accessed 2026-10-15).

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