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Edward Derwinski
Republican · House · Illinois · 1959–1983
Edward Derwinski was a Republican U.S. representative from Illinois, serving 1959–1983. Sponsored 358 bills, 7 of which became law. Cast 7,721 votes and missed 10.2%.
- Years in Congress
- 23
- Bills sponsored
- 358
- Became law
- 7
- Votes missed
- 10.2%
- Born
- 1926
- Died
- 2012
Biography
Edward Joseph Derwinski was an American politician who served as the first Cabinet-level United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, serving under President George H. W. Bush from March 15, 1989 to September 26, 1992. He previously served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1959 to 1983, representing south and southwest suburbs of Chicago.
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Terms in office
- House, Illinois, 4th District1959–1983 · Republican
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Capitol Receipts, “Edward Derwinski (R-IL), House 1959–1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/D000269/edward-derwinski (accessed 2026-10-13).