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John Tower

Republican · Senate · Texas · 1961–1985

John Tower was a Republican U.S. senator from Texas, serving 1961–1985. Sponsored 449 bills, 13 of which became law. Cast 9,227 votes and missed 6.7%.

Years in Congress
23
Bills sponsored
449
Became law
13
Votes missed
6.7%
Born
1925
Died
1991

Terms in office

  • Senate, Texas1961–1985 · Republican

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Capitol Receipts, “John Tower (R-TX), Senate 1961–1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/T000322/john-tower (accessed 2026-10-12).

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