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James M. Collins

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U.S. Congressman

The Resume

    (April 29, 1916-July 21, 1989)
    Republican Representative from Texas (1968-1983)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was an ultra-conservative.
    He voted against the Federal Election Campaign Act (1971), a major campaign finance reform bill.
    He voted against many civil rights bills.
    He was just one of only three to vote against amending the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. That act prohibits discrimination in credit based on race, religion, ethnicity, and national origin (the other two were Steve Symms and Larry McDonald).
    He ran against Lloyd Bentsen for his Senate seat and lost (1982).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was the president of Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company before becoming a representative.
    He voted for the 26th Amendment, giving eighteen-year olds the right to vote.
    He voted to repeal the Emergency Detention Act of 1950, which provided for internment camps for civilians in a time of emergency (1971).
    He was considered a taxpayer’s friend for his votes against federal spending.
    He believed in basic family values.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 22 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 76 Votes: 51.32% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 43 Votes: 44.19% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 134 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 54 Votes: 40.74% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 60 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 84 Votes: 63.10% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 113 Votes: 59.29% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 187 Votes: 63.64% Annoying