John Spratt

John McKee Spratt Jr. (November 1, 1942 – December 14, 2024) was an American Democratic politician. He was the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 5th congressional district from 1983 to 2011.

John Spratt
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 5th district
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 2011
Preceded by	Ken Holland
Succeeded by	Mick Mulvaney
Chair of the House Budget Committee
In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011
Preceded by	Jim Nussle
Succeeded by	Paul Ryan
Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2007
Preceded by	John Kasich
Succeeded by	Paul Ryan
House Democratic Assistant to the Leader
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2007
Leader	Nancy Pelosi
Preceded by	Rosa DeLauro
Succeeded by	Xavier Becerra
Personal details
Born	John McKee Spratt Jr. (1942-11-01)November 1, 1942 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Died	December 14, 2024(2024-12-14) (aged 82) York, South Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Jane Stacy
Education	Davidson College (BA) Corpus Christi College, Oxford (MA) Yale University (LLB)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1969–1971
Awards	Meritorious Service Medal

Spratt was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2010.^[1] He died on December 14, 2024 from problems caused by the disease in York, South Carolina at the age of 82.^[2]