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George Williams

Republican · Senate · Oregon · 1865–1871

George Williams was a Republican U.S. senator from Oregon, serving 1865–1871. Cast 1,696 votes and missed 13.4%.

Years in Congress
5
Votes missed
13.4%
Born
1823
Died
1910

Biography

George Henry Williams (March 26, 1823 – April 4, 1910) was an American judge and politician. He served as chief justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, was the 32nd attorney general of the United States, and was elected Oregon's U.S. senator, and served one term. Williams, as U.S. senator, authored and supported legislation that allowed the U.S.

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Terms in office

  • Senate, Oregon1865–1871 · Republican

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Capitol Receipts, “George Williams (R-OR), Senate 1865–1871,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/W000498/george-williams (accessed 2026-10-13).

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