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James Oberstar
Democrat · House · Minnesota · 1975–2011
James Oberstar was a Democratic U.S. representative from Minnesota, serving 1975–2011. Sponsored 618 bills, 32 of which became law. Cast 20,308 votes and missed 3.9%.
- Years in Congress
- 35
- Bills sponsored
- 618
- Became law
- 32
- Votes missed
- 3.9%
- Raised (all campaigns)
- $11.6M
- Born
- 1934
- Died
- 2014
Terms in office
- House, Minnesota, 8th District1975–2011 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “James Oberstar (D-MN), House 1975–2011,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/O000006/james-oberstar (accessed 2026-10-14).