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John Overton
Democrat · House and Senate · Louisiana · 1931–1948
John Overton was a Democratic U.S. representative and senator from Louisiana, serving 1931–1948. Sponsored 2 bills. Cast 1,490 votes and missed 18.3%.
- Years in Congress
- 16
- Bills sponsored
- 2
- Became law
- 0
- Votes missed
- 18.3%
- Born
- 1875
- Died
- 1948
Terms in office
- House, Louisiana, 8th District1931–1933 · Democrat
- Senate, Louisiana1933–1948 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “John Overton (D-LA), House & Senate 1931–1948,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/O000146/john-overton (accessed 2026-10-14).