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William Jefferson
Democrat · House · Louisiana · 1991–2009
William Jefferson was a Democratic U.S. representative from Louisiana, serving 1991–2009. Sponsored 111 bills, 2 of which became law. Cast 9,791 votes and missed 10.8%.
- Years in Congress
- 17
- Bills sponsored
- 111
- Became law
- 2
- Votes missed
- 10.8%
- Raised (all campaigns)
- $6.6M
- Born
- 1947
Terms in office
- House, Louisiana, 2nd District1991–2009 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “William Jefferson (D-LA), House 1991–2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/J000070/william-jefferson (accessed 2026-10-13).