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William Dawson
Democrat · House · Illinois · 1943–1971
William Dawson was a Democratic U.S. representative from Illinois, serving 1943–1971. Sponsored 286 bills, 27 of which became law. Cast 2,211 votes and missed 34.8%.
- Years in Congress
- 27
- Bills sponsored
- 286
- Became law
- 27
- Votes missed
- 34.8%
- Born
- 1886
- Died
- 1970
Terms in office
- House, Illinois, 1st District1943–1971 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “William Dawson (D-IL), House 1943–1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/D000158/william-dawson (accessed 2026-10-14).