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William Thornberry
Democrat · House · Texas · 1949–1965
William Thornberry was a Democratic U.S. representative from Texas, serving 1949–1965. Sponsored 64 bills, 12 of which became law. Cast 1,313 votes and missed 11.3%.
- Years in Congress
- 15
- Bills sponsored
- 64
- Became law
- 12
- Votes missed
- 11.3%
- Born
- 1909
- Died
- 1995
Biography
William Homer Thornberry (January 9, 1909 – December 12, 1995) was an American politician and judge. He served as the United States representative from the 10th congressional district of Texas from 1949 to 1963. From 1963 to 1965 he was a judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, and he was a judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit from 1965 to 1978.
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Terms in office
- House, Texas, 10th District1949–1965 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “William Thornberry (D-TX), House 1949–1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/T000237/william-thornberry (accessed 2026-10-14).