United States Representative Directory

James Cunningham Murray

James Cunningham Murray served as a representative for Illinois (1955-1957).

Democratic
Illinois
District 3
Former

Illinois

Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Illinois

Representing constituents across the Illinois delegation.

District District 3

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1955-1957

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

James Cunningham Murray served as a Representative from Illinois in the United States Congress from 1955 to 1957. A member of the Democratic Party, James Cunningham Murray contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

James Cunningham Murray’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, James Cunningham Murray participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

James Cunningham Murray (May 16, 1917 – October 19, 1999) was a U.S. representative from Illinois from 1955 to 1957. He graduated from De Paul University Law School in 1940 and subsequently worked as a lawyer. He served in the United States Army Air Forces from 1942 to 1945.