Julia Butler Hansen
Julia Butler Hansen (June 14, 1907 – May 3, 1988) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1960 to 1974. She represented Washington's Third Congressional District as a Democrat. She was the second woman and first Democratic woman elected to Congress from Washington.
Julia Butler Hansen | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 3rd district | |
| In office November 8, 1960 – December 31, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Russell V. Mack |
| Succeeded by | Don Bonker |
| Speaker pro tempore of the Washington House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 1955 – January 9, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Elmer E. Johnston |
| Succeeded by | Jeanette Testu |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 18th district | |
| In office January 9, 1939 – November 8, 1960 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Gardner |
| Succeeded by | Arlie DeJarnatt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Julia Caroline Butler June 14, 1907 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | May 3, 1988 (aged 80) Cathlamet, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Henry Hansen |
| Education | Oregon State University University of Washington, Seattle (BA) |
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