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William Purtell
Republican · Senate · Connecticut · 1952–1959
William Purtell was a Republican U.S. senator from Connecticut, serving 1952–1959. Sponsored 96 bills, 13 of which became law. Cast 751 votes and missed 5.5%.
- Years in Congress
- 6
- Bills sponsored
- 96
- Became law
- 13
- Votes missed
- 5.5%
- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1978
Terms in office
- Senate, Connecticut1952–1959 · Republican
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Capitol Receipts, “William Purtell (R-CT), Senate 1952–1959,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/P000575/william-purtell (accessed 2026-10-15).