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James Scheuer

Democrat-Liberal · House · New York · 1965–1993

James Scheuer was a Democrat-Liberal U.S. representative from New York, serving 1965–1993. Sponsored 522 bills, 5 of which became law. Cast 10,277 votes and missed 9.7%.

Years in Congress
25
Bills sponsored
522
Became law
5
Votes missed
9.7%
Born
1920
Died
2005

Terms in office

  • House, New York, 21st District1965–1971 · Democrat
  • House, New York, 22nd District1971–1973 · Democrat
  • House, New York, 11th District1975–1983 · Democrat
  • House, New York, 8th District1983–1991 · Democrat
  • House, New York, 8th District1991–1993 · Democrat-Liberal

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Capitol Receipts, “James Scheuer (D-NY), House 1965–1993,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/S000124/james-scheuer (accessed 2026-10-13).

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