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Howard Cannon

Democrat · Senate · Nevada · 1959–1983

Howard Cannon was a Democratic U.S. senator from Nevada, serving 1959–1983. Sponsored 366 bills, 80 of which became law. Cast 8,747 votes and missed 10.0%.

Years in Congress
23
Bills sponsored
366
Became law
80
Votes missed
10.0%
Born
1912
Died
2002

Terms in office

  • Senate, Nevada1959–1983 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Howard Cannon (D-NV), Senate 1959–1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/C000120/howard-cannon (accessed 2026-10-14).

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