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Frederick Vinson

Democrat · House · Kentucky · 1923–1939

Frederick Vinson was a Democratic U.S. representative from Kentucky, serving 1923–1939. Cast 886 votes and missed 7.7%.

Years in Congress
10
Votes missed
7.7%
Born
1890
Died
1953

Biography

Frederick Moore Vinson (January 22, 1890 – September 8, 1953) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 13th chief justice of the United States from 1946 until his death in 1953. Vinson was one of the few Americans to have served in all three branches of the U.S. government. Before becoming chief justice, Vinson served as a U.S.

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Terms in office

  • House, Kentucky, 9th District1923–1929 · Democrat
  • House, Kentucky, 9th District1931–1933 · Democrat
  • House, Kentucky1933–1935 · Democrat
  • House, Kentucky, 8th District1935–1939 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Frederick Vinson (D-KY), House 1923–1939,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/V000106/frederick-vinson (accessed 2026-10-13).

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