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James Peterson
Democrat · House · Florida · 1933–1951
James Peterson was a Democratic U.S. representative from Florida, serving 1933–1951. Sponsored 155 bills, 22 of which became law. Cast 1,490 votes and missed 13.2%.
- Years in Congress
- 17
- Bills sponsored
- 155
- Became law
- 22
- Votes missed
- 13.2%
- Born
- 1894
- Died
- 1978
Terms in office
- House, Florida, 1st District1933–1951 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “James Peterson (D-FL), House 1933–1951,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/P000261/james-peterson (accessed 2026-10-13).