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William Knowland
Republican · Senate · California · 1945–1959
William Knowland was a Republican U.S. senator from California, serving 1945–1959. Sponsored 263 bills, 50 of which became law. Cast 1,906 votes and missed 4.2%.
- Years in Congress
- 13
- Bills sponsored
- 263
- Became law
- 50
- Votes missed
- 4.2%
- Born
- 1908
- Died
- 1974
Terms in office
- Senate, California1945–1959 · Republican
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Capitol Receipts, “William Knowland (R-CA), Senate 1945–1959,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/K000292/william-knowland (accessed 2026-10-13).