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James Hanley

Democrat · House · New York · 1965–1981

James Hanley was a Democratic U.S. representative from New York, serving 1965–1981. Sponsored 360 bills, 6 of which became law. Cast 6,680 votes and missed 6.3%.

Years in Congress
15
Bills sponsored
360
Became law
6
Votes missed
6.3%
Born
1920
Died
2003

Terms in office

  • House, New York, 34th District1965–1971 · Democrat
  • House, New York, 35th District1971–1973 · Democrat
  • House, New York, 32nd District1973–1981 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “James Hanley (D-NY), House 1965–1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/H000158/james-hanley (accessed 2026-10-15).

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