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William Benton
Democrat · Senate · Connecticut · 1949–1953
William Benton was a Democratic U.S. senator from Connecticut, serving 1949–1953. Sponsored 40 bills, 3 of which became law. Cast 442 votes and missed 42.4%.
- Years in Congress
- 3
- Bills sponsored
- 40
- Became law
- 3
- Votes missed
- 42.4%
- Born
- 1900
- Died
- 1973
Terms in office
- Senate, Connecticut1949–1953 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “William Benton (D-CT), Senate 1949–1953,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/B000399/william-benton (accessed 2026-10-13).