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Jim Bunning

Republican · House and Senate · Kentucky · 1987–2011

Jim Bunning was a Republican U.S. representative and senator from Kentucky, serving 1987–2011. Sponsored 175 bills, 5 of which became law. Cast 9,995 votes and missed 2.8%.

Years in Congress
23
Bills sponsored
175
Became law
5
Votes missed
2.8%
Raised (all campaigns)
$11.5M
Born
1931
Died
2017

Terms in office

  • House, Kentucky, 4th District1987–1999 · Republican
  • Senate, Kentucky1999–2011 · Republican

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Capitol Receipts, “Jim Bunning (R-KY), House & Senate 1987–2011,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/B001066/jim-bunning (accessed 2026-10-13).

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