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Joseph Bates
Democrat · House · Kentucky · 1937–1953
Joseph Bates was a Democratic U.S. representative from Kentucky, serving 1937–1953. Sponsored 24 bills, 5 of which became law. Cast 1,101 votes and missed 21.1%.
- Years in Congress
- 15
- Bills sponsored
- 24
- Became law
- 5
- Votes missed
- 21.1%
- Born
- 1893
- Died
- 1965
Terms in office
- House, Kentucky, 8th District1937–1953 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “Joseph Bates (D-KY), House 1937–1953,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/B000237/joseph-bates (accessed 2026-10-13).