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Christian Herter

Republican · House · Massachusetts · 1943–1953

Christian Herter was a Republican U.S. representative from Massachusetts, serving 1943–1953. Sponsored 102 bills, 11 of which became law. Cast 853 votes and missed 15.2%.

Years in Congress
9
Bills sponsored
102
Became law
11
Votes missed
15.2%
Born
1895
Died
1966

Biography

Christian Archibald Herter (March 28, 1895 – December 30, 1966) was an American diplomat and Republican politician who was the 59th governor of Massachusetts from 1953 to 1957 and US Secretary of State from 1959 to 1961. He served as president of the board of trustees at the Dexter School from 1937 to 1939.

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Terms in office

  • House, Massachusetts, 10th District1943–1953 · Republican

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Capitol Receipts, “Christian Herter (R-MA), House 1943–1953,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/H000548/christian-herter (accessed 2026-10-14).

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