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Richard Ottinger

Democrat · House · New York · 1965–1985

Richard Ottinger was a Democratic U.S. representative from New York, serving 1965–1985. Sponsored 598 bills, 7 of which became law. Cast 6,523 votes and missed 8.4%.

Years in Congress
15
Bills sponsored
598
Became law
7
Votes missed
8.4%
Born
1929

Terms in office

  • House, New York, 25th District1965–1971 · Democrat
  • House, New York, 24th District1975–1983 · Democrat
  • House, New York, 20th District1983–1985 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Richard Ottinger (D-NY), House 1965–1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/O000134/richard-ottinger (accessed 2026-10-16).

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