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John Dent
Democrat · House · Pennsylvania · 1957–1979
John Dent was a Democratic U.S. representative from Pennsylvania, serving 1957–1979. Sponsored 500 bills, 8 of which became law. Cast 4,909 votes and missed 25.6%.
- Years in Congress
- 21
- Bills sponsored
- 500
- Became law
- 8
- Votes missed
- 25.6%
- Born
- 1908
- Died
- 1988
Terms in office
- House, Pennsylvania, 21st District1957–1979 · Democrat
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