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Edward Leahy

Democrat · Senate · Rhode Island · 1949–1950

Edward Leahy was a Democratic U.S. senator from Rhode Island, serving 1949–1950. Sponsored 6 bills, 1 of which became law. Cast 254 votes and missed 44.2%.

Years in Congress
1
Bills sponsored
6
Became law
1
Votes missed
44.2%
Born
1886
Died
1953

Biography

Edward Lawrence Leahy (February 9, 1886 – July 22, 1953) was an American attorney serving as United States Senator from Rhode Island and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island.

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Terms in office

  • Senate, Rhode Island1949–1950 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Edward Leahy (D-RI), Senate 1949–1950,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/L000173/edward-leahy (accessed 2026-10-14).

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