Former U.S. Representative

James BlanchardNo longer serving

Fact sheet
Official portrait of James Blanchard
Cosponsored
0

Signed on to someone else's bill

Recorded votes
0

Roll calls tied to a bill, nominations aside

Biography

A Representative from Michigan. Born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. , August 8, 1942. Attended the public schools of Ferndale, Mich. B. A. , Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1964. M. B. A. , Michigan State University, 1965. J. D. , University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, 1968. Admitted to the Michigan bar in 1968 and commenced practice in Lansing. Legal advisor to Michigan Secretary of State, 1968-1969. Assistant Attorney General of Michigan, 1969-1974. Administrative assistant to the attorney general, 1970-1971. Assistant deputy attorney general, 1971-1972. Elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fourth and to the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1975-January 3, 1983). Was not a candidate for reelection in 1982 but was elected Governor of Michigan. Reelected in 1986 and served from 1983-1991. Unsuccessful candidate for reelection as governor in 1990. Appointed by President Clinton as Ambassador to Canada on May 27, 1993 and served until 1996. Lawyer, private practice. Is a resident of Beverly Hills, Mich.

Votes

How this member answered on every recorded vote tied to a bill, newest first — including the procedural motions on it, such as cloture. Votes on nominations are not listed, because they are not attached to a bill.

No recorded votes on bills are on file for this member.

Sponsored bills

Bills and resolutions this member introduced.

No sponsored bills on file.

Cosponsored bills

Bills introduced by others that this member signed on to.

No cosponsored bills on file.

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