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James Burke

Democrat · House · Massachusetts · 1959–1979

James Burke was a Democratic U.S. representative from Massachusetts, serving 1959–1979. Sponsored 757 bills, 16 of which became law. Cast 6,313 votes and missed 3.0%.

Years in Congress
19
Bills sponsored
757
Became law
16
Votes missed
3.0%
Born
1910
Died
1983

Terms in office

  • House, Massachusetts, 13th District1959–1963 · Democrat
  • House, Massachusetts, 11th District1963–1979 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “James Burke (D-MA), House 1959–1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/B001092/james-burke (accessed 2026-10-13).