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Richard Simpson

Republican · House · Pennsylvania · 1937–1961

Richard Simpson was a Republican U.S. representative from Pennsylvania, serving 1937–1961. Sponsored 250 bills, 13 of which became law. Cast 1,723 votes and missed 17.2%.

Years in Congress
23
Bills sponsored
250
Became law
13
Votes missed
17.2%
Born
1900
Died
1960

Terms in office

  • House, Pennsylvania, 18th District1937–1945 · Republican
  • House, Pennsylvania, 17th District1945–1953 · Republican
  • House, Pennsylvania, 18th District1953–1961 · Republican

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Capitol Receipts, “Richard Simpson (R-PA), House 1937–1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/S000436/richard-simpson (accessed 2026-10-13).

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