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Howard Smith

Republican · Senate · New Jersey · 1944–1959

Howard Smith was a Republican U.S. senator from New Jersey, serving 1944–1959. Sponsored 320 bills, 51 of which became law. Cast 1,935 votes and missed 6.2%.

Years in Congress
14
Bills sponsored
320
Became law
51
Votes missed
6.2%
Born
1880
Died
1966

Terms in office

  • Senate, New Jersey1944–1959 · Republican

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Capitol Receipts, “Howard Smith (R-NJ), Senate 1944–1959,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/S000553/howard-smith (accessed 2026-10-13).

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