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James Battin

[Congressional biography]

Born: February 13, 1925 in Wichita, KS
Died: September 27, 1996 in Billings, MT

Education:

  • Eastern Montana College, B.A., 1948
  • George Washington University, J.D.. 1951

Military Service:

  • U.S. Navy, World War II

Career:

  • Lawyer
  • Yellowstone County deputy attorney, 1953-1955
  • Billings city attorney, 1957-1958
  • U.S. District judge for MT, 1969-1990
  • Chief judge for district of Montana, 1978-1990

Elected Office:

  • MT House, 1958-1959
  • Resigned from Congress on February 20, 1969


Key House Vote Data for James Battin in 1969


Key vote data shown on this page comes from the American Conservative Union (ACU/CPAC) and Voteview.


Click on the RESULT of a specific vote to see how all members voted.

DateSubjectResultConserv.
Position		Battin
Voted
1969-01-03 Adam Clayton Powell Seating [HRES2] Agreed To
(249-171)
Celler (D-NY) motion to move the previous question on the resolution to seat Adam C. Powell (D-NY), to fine him $25,000 and to strip him of seniority. The House had forced Powell into two-year "exile" in 1967.


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  Indicates that this member voted against the conservative position on a particular vote.

"No vote" means that this member did not cast a vote (or voted 'Present' instead of Yes or No).