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James Wharton

Republican · House · New York · 1951–1965

James Wharton was a Republican U.S. representative from New York, serving 1951–1965. Sponsored 104 bills, 3 of which became law. Cast 1,196 votes and missed 9.5%.

Years in Congress
13
Bills sponsored
104
Became law
3
Votes missed
9.5%
Born
1899
Died
1990

Terms in office

  • House, New York, 30th District1951–1953 · Republican
  • House, New York, 29th District1953–1963 · Republican
  • House, New York, 28th District1963–1965 · Republican

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Capitol Receipts, “James Wharton (R-NY), House 1951–1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/W000323/james-wharton (accessed 2026-10-14).

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