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John Tunney

Democrat · House and Senate · California · 1965–1977

John Tunney was a Democratic U.S. representative and senator from California, serving 1965–1977. Sponsored 406 bills, 14 of which became law. Cast 3,527 votes and missed 25.3%.

Years in Congress
11
Bills sponsored
406
Became law
14
Votes missed
25.3%
Born
1934
Died
2018

Terms in office

  • House, California, 38th District1965–1971 · Democrat
  • Senate, California1971–1977 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “John Tunney (D-CA), House & Senate 1965–1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/T000410/john-tunney (accessed 2026-10-13).

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