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Donald Rumsfeld
Republican · House · Illinois · 1963–1971
Donald Rumsfeld was a Republican U.S. representative from Illinois, serving 1963–1971. Sponsored 67 bills, 2 of which became law. Cast 1,067 votes and missed 5.7%.
- Years in Congress
- 7
- Bills sponsored
- 67
- Became law
- 2
- Votes missed
- 5.7%
- Born
- 1932
- Died
- 2021
Biography
Donald Henry Rumsfeld was an American politician, businessman, naval officer, and diplomat who served as the 13th United States secretary of defense from 1975 to 1977 under President Gerald Ford, and again as the 21st secretary of defense from 2001 to 2006 under President George W. Bush. He was both the youngest and the oldest secretary of defense. Additionally, Rumsfeld was a four-term U.S.
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Terms in office
- House, Illinois, 13th District1963–1971 · Republican
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Capitol Receipts, “Donald Rumsfeld (R-IL), House 1963–1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/R000508/donald-rumsfeld (accessed 2026-10-14).