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James Watson

Federalist · Senate · New York · 1798–1801

James Watson was a Federalist U.S. senator from New York, serving 1798–1801. Cast 55 votes and missed 22.5%.

Years in Congress
3
Votes missed
22.5%
Born
1750
Died
1806

Terms in office

  • Senate, New York1798–1801 · Federalist

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From the congress-legislators project, Voteview, the Congressional Bills Project, GovInfo, FEC records and Wikipedia.

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Capitol Receipts, “James Watson (F-NY), Senate 1798–1801,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/W000202/james-watson (accessed 2026-10-13).

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