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Omar Burleson
Democrat · House · Texas · 1947–1979
Omar Burleson was a Democratic U.S. representative from Texas, serving 1947–1979. Sponsored 223 bills, 12 of which became law. Cast 7,264 votes and missed 4.6%.
- Years in Congress
- 31
- Bills sponsored
- 223
- Became law
- 12
- Votes missed
- 4.6%
- Born
- 1906
- Died
- 1991
Terms in office
- House, Texas, 17th District1947–1979 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “Omar Burleson (D-TX), House 1947–1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/B001111/omar-burleson (accessed 2026-10-13).