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James Polk
Democrat · House · Ohio · 1931–1961
James Polk was a Democratic U.S. representative from Ohio, serving 1931–1961. Sponsored 69 bills, 3 of which became law. Cast 1,726 votes and missed 8.9%.
- Years in Congress
- 21
- Bills sponsored
- 69
- Became law
- 3
- Votes missed
- 8.9%
- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1959
Terms in office
- House, Ohio, 6th District1931–1941 · Democrat
- House, Ohio, 6th District1949–1961 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “James Polk (D-OH), House 1931–1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/P000408/james-polk (accessed 2026-10-13).