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William Richardson
Democrat · House · New Mexico · 1983–1997
William Richardson was a Democratic U.S. representative from New Mexico, serving 1983–1997. Sponsored 245 bills, 27 of which became law. Cast 6,661 votes and missed 4.2%.
- Years in Congress
- 14
- Bills sponsored
- 245
- Became law
- 27
- Votes missed
- 4.2%
- Born
- 1947
- Died
- 2023
Biography
William Blaine Richardson III was an American politician, author, and diplomat who served as the 30th governor of New Mexico from 2003 to 2011. He was U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and energy secretary in the Clinton administration, a U.S. congressman, chair of the 2004 Democratic National Convention, and chair of the Democratic Governors Association (DGA).
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Terms in office
- House, New Mexico, 3rd District1983–1997 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “William Richardson (D-NM), House 1983–1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/R000229/william-richardson (accessed 2026-10-13).