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James Francis Burke

James Francis Burke served as a representative for Pennsylvania (1905-1915).

  • Republican
  • Pennsylvania
  • District 31
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Pennsylvania

Representing constituents across the Pennsylvania delegation.

District District 31

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1905-1915

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

James Francis Burke (born October 21, 1867) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. He represented Pennsylvania’s 31st congressional district and served as a federal legislator in the early twentieth century. His congressional career is documented under the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress identifier B001093.

Burke began his service in the U.S. House of Representatives on December 4, 1905, and remained in office until March 3, 1915. Over the course of this decade, he completed five terms in Congress as a representative from Pennsylvania’s 31st district. During this period, he was part of the Republican Party’s delegation in the House, contributing to the legislative work of the era.

James Francis Burke left office as a former member of Congress after his service ended in 1915. Further details about his committee assignments, personal life, or activities outside Congress are not provided in the available metadata.

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