(Crossposted at The Free Speech Zone)
(Part 3 of a 13 part series)
VOTED NAY on Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009
Current Office: U.S. Senate
Seniority: Senior Seat
First Elected: 11/04/1958
Last Elected: 11/07/2006
Next Election: 2012
Party: DemocraticBackground Information
Gender: Male
Family: Widowed
2 Children: Mona, Marjorie.
Birth Date: 11/20/1917
Birthplace: North Wilkesboro, NC
Home City: Sophia, WV
Religion: Baptist
Education:
BA, Marshall University, 1994
JD, American University, 1963.Professional Experience:
Author
Butcher
Gas Station Attendant
Musician
Produce Salesman
Store Owner/Small Businessman
Welder/Ship Builder.
Political Experience:
Senator, United States Senate, 1958-present
Senate Majority Leader, United States Senate, 1977-1980, 1987-1988
Senate Minority Leader, United States Senate, 1981-1986
Senate Democratic Whip, United States Senate, 1971
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1952-1958
Senator, West Virginia State Senate, 1950-1952.
Delegate, West Virginia House of Delegates, 1946-1950.Organizations:
Sunday School Teacher.Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Secretary, Senate Democratic Conference, 1967
Congressional Fire Services Caucus
Democratic Steering and Coordination Committee
Senate National Guard Caucus
Senate Rural Health Caucus
Senate Steel Caucus.