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John Anthony Burns

John Anthony Burns served as a representative for Hawaii (1957-1961).

  • Democratic
  • Hawaii
  • District At-Large
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Hawaii

Representing constituents across the Hawaii delegation.

District District At-Large

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1957-1961

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

John Anthony Burns (born March 30, 1909) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives who represented the state of Hawaii. Serving as a representative for Hawaii’s At-Large district, he held office for two terms from January 3, 1957, to January 3, 1961. During this period, he was a historical member of Congress at a formative time for Hawaii’s representation at the federal level.

Burns served in the U.S. House as a member of the Democratic Party and is recorded as a former officeholder, with no subsequent federal office indicated in the available information. While specific committee assignments, office room, and official contact details are not listed in the metadata, his tenure from 1957 to 1961 marks his principal period of federal legislative service.

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