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Thomas O’Brien

Democrat · House · Illinois · 1933–1965

Thomas O’Brien was a Democratic U.S. representative from Illinois, serving 1933–1965. Sponsored 89 bills, 7 of which became law. Cast 2,274 votes and missed 12.0%.

Years in Congress
27
Bills sponsored
89
Became law
7
Votes missed
12.0%
Born
1878
Died
1964

Terms in office

  • House, Illinois, 6th District1933–1939 · Democrat
  • House, Illinois, 6th District1943–1965 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Thomas O’Brien (D-IL), House 1933–1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/O000016/thomas-obrien (accessed 2026-10-13).

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