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James Franklin Battin

James Franklin Battin served as a representative for Montana (1961-1971).

  • Republican
  • Montana
  • District 2
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Montana

Representing constituents across the Montana delegation.

District District 2

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1961-1971

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

James Franklin Battin (born February 13, 1925) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Montana. He represented Montana’s 2nd congressional district and served as a historical member of Congress during the 1960s. Battin’s tenure in the House began on January 3, 1961, and concluded on January 3, 1971, spanning a full decade in federal office.

During his time in Congress, Battin completed five terms as a representative. Serving as a Republican from Montana’s 2nd district, he participated in national legislative affairs through a period marked by significant political and social change in the United States. While specific committee assignments and legislative initiatives are not listed in the available record, his decade-long service underscores his sustained role in representing Montana at the federal level.

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