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Robert Thomason

Democrat · House · Texas · 1931–1949

Robert Thomason was a Democratic U.S. representative from Texas, serving 1931–1949. Sponsored 8 bills, 2 of which became law. Cast 1,391 votes and missed 6.0%.

Years in Congress
17
Bills sponsored
8
Became law
2
Votes missed
6.0%
Born
1879
Died
1973

Biography

Robert Ewing Thomason (May 30, 1879 – November 8, 1973) was an American politician and judge. A member of the Democratic Party, he was a member and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, the mayor of El Paso, a member of the United States House of Representatives for Texas's 16th congressional district, and a United States district judge of the Western District of Texas.

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Terms in office

  • House, Texas, 16th District1931–1949 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Robert Thomason (D-TX), House 1931–1949,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/T000189/robert-thomason (accessed 2026-10-12).

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