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John Murphy

Democrat · House · New York · 1963–1981

John Murphy was a Democratic U.S. representative from New York, serving 1963–1981. Sponsored 1,357 bills, 42 of which became law. Cast 5,751 votes and missed 21.9%.

Years in Congress
17
Bills sponsored
1,357
Became law
42
Votes missed
21.9%
Born
1926
Died
2015

Terms in office

  • House, New York, 16th District1963–1973 · Democrat
  • House, New York, 17th District1973–1981 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “John Murphy (D-NY), House 1963–1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/M001098/john-murphy (accessed 2026-10-13).