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William Smith

Democrat · House · Texas · 1903–1917

William Smith was a Democratic U.S. representative from Texas, serving 1903–1917. Cast 1,107 votes and missed 23.0%.

Years in Congress
10
Votes missed
23.0%
Born
1863
Died
1924

Biography

William Robert Smith (August 18, 1863 – August 16, 1924) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served seven terms as a United States representative from Texas from 1903 to 1917. He also served as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas from 1917 to 1924.

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Terms in office

  • House, Texas, 16th District1903–1917 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “William Smith (D-TX), House 1903–1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/S000636/william-smith (accessed 2026-10-13).

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