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Jacob Javits

Republican · House and Senate · New York · 1947–1981

Jacob Javits was a Republican U.S. representative and senator from New York, serving 1947–1981. Sponsored 1,338 bills, 45 of which became law. Cast 8,975 votes and missed 8.7%.

Years in Congress
31
Bills sponsored
1,338
Became law
45
Votes missed
8.7%
Born
1904
Died
1986

Terms in office

  • House, New York, 21st District1947–1955 · Republican
  • Senate, New York1957–1981 · Republican

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Capitol Receipts, “Jacob Javits (R-NY), House & Senate 1947–1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/J000064/jacob-javits (accessed 2026-10-14).

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