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Robert Bergland
Democrat · House · Minnesota · 1971–1979
Robert Bergland was a Democratic U.S. representative from Minnesota, serving 1971–1979. Sponsored 80 bills, 4 of which became law. Cast 2,848 votes and missed 5.2%.
- Years in Congress
- 7
- Bills sponsored
- 80
- Became law
- 4
- Votes missed
- 5.2%
- Born
- 1928
- Died
- 2018
Biography
Robert Selmer Bergland (July 22, 1928 – December 9, 2018) was an American politician. He served as a member of the House of Representatives from Minnesota's 7th congressional district from 1971 to 1977. He also served as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture during the Jimmy Carter administration from 1977 to 1981.
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Terms in office
- House, Minnesota, 7th District1971–1979 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “Robert Bergland (D-MN), House 1971–1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/B000408/robert-bergland (accessed 2026-10-13).