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Ralph Yarborough

Democrat · Senate · Texas · 1957–1971

Ralph Yarborough was a Democratic U.S. senator from Texas, serving 1957–1971. Sponsored 362 bills, 27 of which became law. Cast 3,019 votes and missed 12.0%.

Years in Congress
13
Bills sponsored
362
Became law
27
Votes missed
12.0%
Born
1903
Died
1996

Terms in office

  • Senate, Texas1957–1971 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Ralph Yarborough (D-TX), Senate 1957–1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/Y000006/ralph-yarborough (accessed 2026-10-15).

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