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James Wright Jr.
Democrat · House · Texas · 1955–1989
James Wright Jr. was a Democratic U.S. representative from Texas, serving 1955–1989. Sponsored 355 bills, 22 of which became law. Cast 9,323 votes and missed 13.7%.
- Years in Congress
- 34
- Bills sponsored
- 355
- Became law
- 22
- Votes missed
- 13.7%
- Born
- 1922
- Died
- 2015
Terms in office
- House, Texas, 12th District1955–1989 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “James Wright Jr. (D-TX), House 1955–1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/W000763/james-wright-jr (accessed 2026-10-13).