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James Major

Democrat · House · Illinois · 1923–1935

James Major was a Democratic U.S. representative from Illinois, serving 1923–1935. Cast 425 votes and missed 2.3%.

Years in Congress
5
Votes missed
2.3%
Born
1887
Died
1972

Biography

James Earl Major (January 5, 1887 – January 4, 1972) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician. He served as a United States representative from Illinois, a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.

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Terms in office

  • House, Illinois, 21st District1923–1925 · Democrat
  • House, Illinois, 21st District1927–1929 · Democrat
  • House, Illinois, 21st District1931–1935 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “James Major (D-IL), House 1923–1935,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/M000073/james-major (accessed 2026-10-14).

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