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Richard C. Shelby
Republican · House and Senate · Alabama · 1979–2023
Richard C. Shelby was a Republican U.S. representative and senator from Alabama, serving 1979–2023. Sponsored 291 bills, 10 of which became law. Cast 15,546 votes and missed 2.9%.
- Years in Congress
- 43
- Bills sponsored
- 291
- Became law
- 10
- Votes missed
- 2.9%
- Raised (all campaigns)
- $35M
- Born
- 1934
Terms in office
- House, Alabama, 7th District1979–1987 · Democrat
- Senate, Alabama1987–1993 · Democrat
- Senate, Alabama1993–2023 · Republican
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Capitol Receipts, “Richard C. Shelby (R-AL), House & Senate 1979–2023,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/S000320/richard-c-shelby (accessed 2026-10-15).