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Alton Lennon

Democrat · Senate and House · North Carolina · 1953–1973

Alton Lennon was a Democratic U.S. representative and senator from North Carolina, serving 1953–1973. Sponsored 231 bills, 9 of which became law. Cast 2,664 votes and missed 11.9%.

Years in Congress
17
Bills sponsored
231
Became law
9
Votes missed
11.9%
Born
1906
Died
1986

Terms in office

  • Senate, North Carolina1953–1954 · Democrat
  • House, North Carolina, 7th District1957–1973 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Alton Lennon (D-NC), Senate & House 1953–1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/L000240/alton-lennon (accessed 2026-10-15).

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