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Sheridan Downey

Democrat · Senate · California · 1939–1950

Sheridan Downey was a Democratic U.S. senator from California, serving 1939–1950. Sponsored 121 bills, 18 of which became law. Cast 1,174 votes and missed 27.7%.

Years in Congress
11
Bills sponsored
121
Became law
18
Votes missed
27.7%
Born
1884
Died
1961

Terms in office

  • Senate, California1939–1950 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Sheridan Downey (D-CA), Senate 1939–1950,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/D000469/sheridan-downey (accessed 2026-10-15).

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