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Virgil Chapman

Democrat · House and Senate · Kentucky · 1925–1951

Virgil Chapman was a Democratic U.S. representative and senator from Kentucky, serving 1925–1951. Sponsored 27 bills, 8 of which became law. Cast 1,806 votes and missed 18.6%.

Years in Congress
21
Bills sponsored
27
Became law
8
Votes missed
18.6%
Born
1895
Died
1951

Terms in office

  • House, Kentucky, 7th District1925–1929 · Democrat
  • House, Kentucky, 7th District1931–1933 · Democrat
  • House, Kentucky1933–1935 · Democrat
  • House, Kentucky, 6th District1935–1949 · Democrat
  • Senate, Kentucky1949–1951 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Virgil Chapman (D-KY), House & Senate 1925–1951,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/C000317/virgil-chapman (accessed 2026-10-14).

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