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James Buckley
Conservative · Senate · New York · 1971–1977
James Buckley was a Conservative U.S. senator from New York, serving 1971–1977. Sponsored 91 bills, 2 of which became law. Cast 2,614 votes and missed 23.2%.
- Years in Congress
- 5
- Bills sponsored
- 91
- Became law
- 2
- Votes missed
- 23.2%
- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 2023
Biography
James Lane Buckley (March 9, 1923 – August 18, 2023) was an American politician, jurist, diplomat, and author. Buckley served in the United States Senate as a member of the Conservative Party of New York State, held multiple positions within the Reagan administration, and served as a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
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Terms in office
- Senate, New York1971–1977 · Conservative
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Capitol Receipts, “James Buckley (C-NY), Senate 1971–1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/B001026/james-buckley (accessed 2026-10-14).