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John Chafee
Republican · Senate · Rhode Island · 1976–1999
John Chafee was a Republican U.S. senator from Rhode Island, serving 1976–1999. Sponsored 414 bills, 18 of which became law. Cast 8,803 votes and missed 3.9%.
- Years in Congress
- 22
- Bills sponsored
- 414
- Became law
- 18
- Votes missed
- 3.9%
- Born
- 1922
- Died
- 1999
Biography
John Lester Hubbard Chafee ( CHAY-fee; October 22, 1922 – October 24, 1999) was an American politician and officer in the United States Marine Corps. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 66th governor of Rhode Island, as the secretary of the Navy, and as a United States senator.
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Terms in office
- Senate, Rhode Island1976–1999 · Republican
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Capitol Receipts, “John Chafee (R-RI), Senate 1976–1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/C000269/john-chafee (accessed 2026-10-13).