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James McGrath
Democrat · Senate · Rhode Island · 1947–1949
James McGrath was a Democratic U.S. senator from Rhode Island, serving 1947–1949. Sponsored 80 bills, 15 of which became law. Cast 384 votes and missed 45.1%.
- Years in Congress
- 2
- Bills sponsored
- 80
- Became law
- 15
- Votes missed
- 45.1%
- Born
- 1903
- Died
- 1966
Biography
James Howard McGrath was an American politician and attorney from Rhode Island. McGrath, a Democrat, served as U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island before becoming governor, U.S. Solicitor General, U.S. Senator, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and Attorney General of the United States.
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Terms in office
- Senate, Rhode Island1947–1949 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “James McGrath (D-RI), Senate 1947–1949,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/M000456/james-mcgrath (accessed 2026-10-13).