Congressional Profile
Representative James R. Grover Jr.
James R. Grover Jr. served as Representative for New York, District 2 (1963-1975).
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James Russell Grover (born March 5, 1919) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. He represented New York’s 2nd Congressional District and served as a federal legislator during a period of significant national change in the 1960s and early 1970s. Identified in congressional records by the bioguide ID G000504, he is historically recognized as Representative James Russell Grover.
Grover began his service in the U.S. House of Representatives on January 9, 1963, and remained in office until January 3, 1975. Over the course of these twelve years, he served six terms as a Representative, reflecting repeated electoral support from his constituents in New York’s 2nd District. During this time, he was affiliated with the Republican Party and participated in the legislative work of Congress as a member of the House, though specific committee assignments are not listed in the available record.
By the conclusion of his tenure in 1975, James Russell Grover was a former member of Congress, having completed more than a decade of service in the national legislature. His career is noted primarily for his role as a Republican Representative from New York from 1963 to 1975.
