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Representative Milton Horace West

Milton Horace West served as a representative for Texas (1933-1949).

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Milton Horace West (born June 30, 1888) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas. He represented Texas’s 15th Congressional District and served eight terms in Congress. His tenure in the U.S. House began on March 9, 1933, and concluded on January 3, 1949, marking a legislative career that spanned the era of the New Deal, World War II, and the immediate postwar period.

West held the office of Representative as a member of the Democratic Party and is recorded as a historical, former member of Congress. Serving continuously for sixteen years, he represented the interests of his South Texas district during a time of significant national transformation. While specific committee assignments, legislative initiatives, and post-congressional activities are not detailed in the available record, his long service indicates sustained electoral support within the 15th District of Texas.