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Richard Nixon

Republican · House and Senate · California · 1947–1974

Richard Nixon was a Republican U.S. representative and senator from California, serving 1947–1974. Sponsored 92 bills, 18 of which became law. Cast 650 votes and missed 45.6%.

Years in Congress
5
Bills sponsored
92
Became law
18
Votes missed
45.6%
Born
1913
Died
1994

Biography

Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 until his resignation in 1974. A member of the Republican Party, he represented California in both houses of the United States Congress before serving as the 36th vice president under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1961. His presidency saw the reduction of U.S.

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Terms in office

  • House, California, 12th District1947–1950 · Republican
  • Senate, California1950–1953 · Republican

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Capitol Receipts, “Richard Nixon (R-CA), House & Senate 1947–1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/N000116/richard-nixon (accessed 2026-10-16).

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