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Paul Sarbanes

Democrat · House and Senate · Maryland · 1971–2007

Paul Sarbanes was a Democratic U.S. representative and senator from Maryland, serving 1971–2007. Sponsored 203 bills, 9 of which became law. Cast 13,946 votes and missed 3.5%.

Years in Congress
35
Bills sponsored
203
Became law
9
Votes missed
3.5%
Raised (all campaigns)
$8.5M
Born
1933
Died
2020

Terms in office

  • House, Maryland, 4th District1971–1973 · Democrat
  • House, Maryland, 3rd District1973–1977 · Democrat
  • Senate, Maryland1977–2007 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Paul Sarbanes (D-MD), House & Senate 1971–2007,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/S000064/paul-sarbanes (accessed 2026-10-14).

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