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James Wilson
Republican · House · Iowa · 1873–1885
James Wilson was a Republican U.S. representative from Iowa, serving 1873–1885. Cast 991 votes and missed 12.8%.
- Years in Congress
- 3
- Votes missed
- 12.8%
- Born
- 1835
- Died
- 1920
Biography
James "Tama Jim" Wilson was an American politician who served as United States secretary of agriculture for sixteen years during three presidencies, from 1897 to 1913. He holds the record as the longest serving United States Cabinet member.
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Terms in office
- House, Iowa, 5th District1873–1877 · Republican
- House, Iowa, 5th District1883–1885 · Republican
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Capitol Receipts, “James Wilson (R-IA), House 1873–1885,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/W000590/james-wilson (accessed 2026-10-14).