James Albert Smith Leach
Representative for Iowa, district 2 · Republican
Born 1942 · Died 2024
James Albert Smith Leach
- H.Res. 954 · Urging the President to appoint a Special Envoy for Middle East Peace. July 26, 2006 · In committee
- H.Con.Res. 409 · Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the ascension to the throne of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of T… May 19, 2006 · Passed both chambers
- H.R. 5281 · Campaign Reform Act of 2006 May 3, 2006 · In committee
- H.R. 4819 · PAC Elimination Act February 28, 2006 · In committee
- H.R. 4411 · Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act November 18, 2005 · Passed House
15 terms
| Chamber | Represents | Party | Term dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Iowa · District 2 | Republican | January 4, 2005 – January 3, 2007 |
| House | Iowa · District 2 | Republican | January 7, 2003 – January 3, 2005 |
| House | Iowa · District 1 | Republican | January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2003 |
| House | Iowa · District 1 | Republican | January 6, 1999 – January 3, 2001 |
| House | Iowa · District 1 | Republican | January 7, 1997 – January 3, 1999 |
| House | Iowa · District 1 | Republican | January 4, 1995 – January 3, 1997 |
| House | Iowa · District 1 | Republican | January 5, 1993 – January 3, 1995 |
| House | Iowa · District 1 | Republican | January 3, 1991 – January 3, 1993 |
| House | Iowa · District 1 | Republican | January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1991 |
| House | Iowa · District 1 | Republican | January 6, 1987 – January 3, 1989 |
| House | Iowa · District 1 | Republican | January 3, 1985 – January 3, 1987 |
| House | Iowa · District 1 | Republican | January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1985 |
| House | Iowa · District 1 | Republican | January 5, 1981 – January 3, 1983 |
| House | Iowa · District 1 | Republican | January 15, 1979 – January 3, 1981 |
| House | Iowa · District 1 | Republican | January 4, 1977 – January 3, 1979 |
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Recorded as not voting — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S. 3546 (House Roll Call 543 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Passed
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Recorded as not voting — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S. 3718 (House Roll Call 542 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Failed
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Voted Nay — On Agreeing to the Conference Report: H.R. 5682 (House Roll Call 541 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Passed
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Voted Yea — On Passage: H.J.Res. 102 (House Roll Call 540 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Passed
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Voted Yea — On Passage: H.R. 6406 (House Roll Call 539 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Passed
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Voted Yea — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H.R. 5948 (House Roll Call 537 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Passed
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Voted Yea — On Agreeing to the Resolution: H.Res. 1100 (House Roll Call 536 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Passed
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Voted Yea — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H.R. 6375 (House Roll Call 535 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Failed
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Voted Yea — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H.Res. 1091 (House Roll Call 534 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Passed
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Voted Yea — On Motion to Agree to Senate Amendment with Amendment: H.R. 6111 (House Roll Call 533 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Passed
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