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John Davis
Democrat · House · West Virginia · 1911–1915
John Davis was a Democratic U.S. representative from West Virginia, serving 1911–1915. Cast 202 votes and missed 29.4%.
- Years in Congress
- 3
- Votes missed
- 29.4%
- Born
- 1873
- Died
- 1955
Biography
John William Davis (April 13, 1873 – March 24, 1955) was an American politician, diplomat, and lawyer. He served under President Woodrow Wilson as the Solicitor General of the United States and the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. He was the Democratic nominee for president in 1924, losing to Republican incumbent Calvin Coolidge.
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Terms in office
- House, West Virginia, 1st District1911–1915 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “John Davis (D-WV), House 1911–1915,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/D000121/john-davis (accessed 2026-10-13).