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James Jones
Democrat · House · Oklahoma · 1973–1987
James Jones was a Democratic U.S. representative from Oklahoma, serving 1973–1987. Sponsored 155 bills, 10 of which became law. Cast 7,250 votes and missed 6.8%.
- Years in Congress
- 13
- Bills sponsored
- 155
- Became law
- 10
- Votes missed
- 6.8%
- Born
- 1939
Biography
James Robert Jones (born May 5, 1939) is an American lawyer, diplomat, Democratic politician, a retired U.S. congressman from Oklahoma, and a former U.S. ambassador to Mexico under President Bill Clinton. Jones grew up in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and was involved in politics at an early age. He worked as a legislative assistant to U.S. Representative Ed Edmondson and as Appointments Secretary to U.S. President Lyndon B.
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Terms in office
- House, Oklahoma, 1st District1973–1987 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “James Jones (D-OK), House 1973–1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/J000232/james-jones (accessed 2026-10-13).