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Clarence Brown Jr.

Republican · House · Ohio · 1965–1983

Clarence Brown Jr. was a Republican U.S. representative from Ohio, serving 1965–1983. Sponsored 187 bills, 2 of which became law. Cast 6,466 votes and missed 16.5%.

Years in Congress
17
Bills sponsored
187
Became law
2
Votes missed
16.5%
Born
1927
Died
2022

Biography

Clarence James "Bud" Brown Jr. (June 18, 1927 – January 26, 2022) was an American politician and publisher who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from the 7th District of Ohio, from 1965 to 1983. He also served as the United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Acting United States Secretary of Commerce in the Presidency of Ronald Reagan from 1983 to 1988.

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Terms in office

  • House, Ohio, 7th District1965–1983 · Republican

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Capitol Receipts, “Clarence Brown Jr. (R-OH), House 1965–1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/B000910/clarence-brown-jr (accessed 2026-10-15).

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