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John Hickey

Democrat · Senate · Wyoming · 1961–1962

John Hickey was a Democratic U.S. senator from Wyoming, serving 1961–1962. Sponsored 15 bills, 1 of which became law. Cast 382 votes and missed 10.7%.

Years in Congress
1
Bills sponsored
15
Became law
1
Votes missed
10.7%
Born
1911
Died
1970

Biography

John Joseph Hickey (August 22, 1911 – September 22, 1970), known as Joe or J. J. Hickey, was an American judge and politician who served the 24th governor of Wyoming from 1959 to 1961 and as a United States senator from 1961 to 1962. A member of the Democratic party, he later served as a judge on the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit from 1966 to 1970.

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Terms in office

  • Senate, Wyoming1961–1962 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “John Hickey (D-WY), Senate 1961–1962,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/H000561/john-hickey (accessed 2026-10-13).

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