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Jack Kemp
Republican · House · New York · 1971–1989
Jack Kemp was a Republican U.S. representative from New York, serving 1971–1989. Sponsored 407 bills, 3 of which became law. Cast 7,831 votes and missed 16.4%.
- Years in Congress
- 17
- Bills sponsored
- 407
- Became law
- 3
- Votes missed
- 16.4%
- Born
- 1935
- Died
- 2009
Biography
Jack French Kemp (July 13, 1935 – May 2, 2009) was an American politician, professional football player, and U.S. Army veteran who served as the ninth secretary of housing and urban development under President George H. W. Bush from 1989 to 1993. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served nine terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1971 to 1989.
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Terms in office
- House, New York, 39th District1971–1973 · Republican
- House, New York, 38th District1973–1983 · Republican
- House, New York, 31st District1983–1989 · Republican
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Capitol Receipts, “Jack Kemp (R-NY), House 1971–1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/K000086/jack-kemp (accessed 2026-10-13).