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Thomas Ridge

Republican · House · Pennsylvania · 1983–1995

Thomas Ridge was a Republican U.S. representative from Pennsylvania, serving 1983–1995. Sponsored 45 bills, 2 of which became law. Cast 5,156 votes and missed 8.1%.

Years in Congress
11
Bills sponsored
45
Became law
2
Votes missed
8.1%
Born
1945

Biography

43rd Governor of Pennsylvania, first United States Secretary of Homeland Security

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Terms in office

  • House, Pennsylvania, 21st District1983–1995 · Republican

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Capitol Receipts, “Thomas Ridge (R-PA), House 1983–1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/R000243/thomas-ridge (accessed 2026-10-14).