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Thomas Meskill

Republican · House · Connecticut · 1967–1971

Thomas Meskill was a Republican U.S. representative from Connecticut, serving 1967–1971. Sponsored 126 bills, 2 of which became law. Cast 712 votes and missed 22.7%.

Years in Congress
3
Bills sponsored
126
Became law
2
Votes missed
22.7%
Born
1928
Died
2007

Biography

Thomas Joseph Meskill Jr. (January 30, 1928 – October 29, 2007) was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He previously served as the 82nd governor of Connecticut, as a United States representative from Connecticut, and as the mayor of New Britain, Connecticut.

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Terms in office

  • House, Connecticut, 6th District1967–1971 · Republican

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Capitol Receipts, “Thomas Meskill (R-CT), House 1967–1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/M000667/thomas-meskill (accessed 2026-10-13).

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