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William Poage

Democrat · House · Texas · 1937–1979

William Poage was a Democratic U.S. representative from Texas, serving 1937–1979. Sponsored 273 bills, 49 of which became law. Cast 7,598 votes and missed 11.0%.

Years in Congress
41
Bills sponsored
273
Became law
49
Votes missed
11.0%
Born
1899
Died
1987

Terms in office

  • House, Texas, 11th District1937–1979 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “William Poage (D-TX), House 1937–1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/P000398/william-poage (accessed 2026-10-14).

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