Representative James Coats Auchincloss

James Coats Auchincloss (born January 19, 1885) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey. He represented New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District and served as a federal legislator during the mid-twentieth century. Identified in congressional records by the bioguide ID A000227, he is recognized as a historical member of Congress whose career was centered in the U.S. House.

Auchincloss began his congressional service on January 6, 1943, and remained in office until January 3, 1965. Over this span of nearly twenty-two years, he served eleven terms as a representative, consistently holding office as a Republican from New Jersey’s 3rd District. His tenure places him among the long-serving members of the House from his state during that era.

Throughout his time in Congress, Auchincloss’s official role was that of Representative, and he is recorded as a former officeholder rather than a current member. While specific committee assignments, office locations, or additional contact and biographical details are not provided in the available metadata, his extended service from 1943 to 1965 underscores his sustained presence in national legislative affairs on behalf of New Jersey.