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Member Biographies
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Table of Contents
House Committee on Agriculture……………………... …………………………………………3
House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Agriculture,
Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies………………..…..26
House Committee on Energy and Commerce……………………………………………………32
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry………………………………………59
Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture,
Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies..… … ……………70
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions………..…………………………79
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House Committee on Agriculture
Republican Members
Returning Members
Rep. Frank D. Lucas (R–Okla.)
3rd District, Panhandle; west and north-central Oklahoma
Residence: Cheyenne
Born: Jan. 6, 1960; Cheyenne, Okla.
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, Lynda Lucas; three children
Education: Oklahoma State U., B.S. 1982 (agricultural economics)
Military Service: None
Career: Farmer; rancher
Elected: 1994 (8th full term)
Political Highlights: Republican nominee for Okla. House, 1984, 1986; Okla. House, 1989-94
112th Committee:
• Agriculture (Chairman)
Rep. Robert W. Goodlatte (R–Va.)
6th District, Northwest -- Roanoke, Lynchburg
Pronounced: GOOD-lat
Residence: Roanoke
Born: Sept. 22, 1952; Holyoke, Mass.
Religion: Christian Scientist
Family: Wife, Maryellen Goodlatte; two children
Education: Bates College, B.A. 1974 (government); Washington and Lee U.,
J.D. 1977
Career: Lawyer; congressional aide
Elected: 1992 (9th term)
Political Highlights: Roanoke City Republican Committee chairman, 1980-83; 6th Congressional
District Republican Party chairman, 1983-88
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Judiciary (Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet - Chairman)
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Rep. Timothy V. Johnson (R–Ill.)
15th District, East central -- Champaign, Bloomington, Danville
Residence: Urbana
Born: July 23, 1946; Champaign, Ill.
Religion: Christian
Family: Divorced; ten children (one deceased)
Education: U. of Illinois, B.A. 1969, J.D. 1972; U.S. Military Academy, attended 1964
Career: Lawyer; Realtor
Political Highlights: Urbana City Council, 1971-75; Ill. House, 1977-00
112th Committee:
• Agriculture (Rural Development, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture -Chairman)
Rep. Steve King (R–Iowa)
5th District, West -- Sioux City, Council Bluffs
Residence: Kiron
Born: May 28, 1949; Storm Lake, Iowa
Religion: Roman Catholic
Family: Wife, Marilyn King; three children
Education: Northwest Missouri State U., attended 1970
Career: Construction company owner
Political Highlights: Iowa Senate, 1997-2002
112th Committee:
• Agriculture
• Judiciary
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Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R–Texas)
19th District, West central -- Lubbock, Abilene, Big Spring
Pronounced: NAW-geh-bow-er
Residence: Lubbock
Born: Dec. 24, 1949; St. Louis, Mo.
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, Dana Neugebauer; two children
Education: Texas Tech U., B.B.A. 1972 (accounting)
Career: Land developer; homebuilding company executive; bank executive
Elected: 2003 (3rd full term)
Political Highlights: Lubbock City Council, 1992-98
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Science & Technology
• Financial Services (Oversight and Investigations - Chairman)
Rep. K. Michael Conaway (R–Texas)
11th District, West central -- Midland, Odessa, San Angelo
Residence: Midland
Born: June 11, 1948; Borger, Texas
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, Suzanne Conaway; four children
Education: East Texas State U., B.B.A. 1970 (accounting)
Military Service: Army 1970-1972
Career: Accountant; oil and gas exploration company chief financial officer; bank
chief financial officer
Political Highlights: Midland school board, 1985-88; candidate for U.S. House (special election), 2003
112th Committee:
• Agriculture - Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management (Chairman)
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Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R–Neb.)
1st District, East -- Lincoln, Fremont, Norfolk
Residence: Lincoln
Born: Dec. 27, 1960; Baton Rouge, La.
Family: Wife, Celeste Fortenberry; five children
Education: Louisiana State U., B.A. 1982 (economics); Georgetown U., M.P.P.
1986; Franciscan U. of Steubenville, M.Div. 1996 (theology)
Career: Economist; congressional aide; publishing firm public relations manager and
sales representative
Political Highlights: Lincoln City Council, 1997-2001
112th Committee:
• Agriculture Department Operations, Oversight and Credit – Chairman)
Rep. Jean Schmidt (R–Ohio)
2nd District, Eastern Cincinnati and suburbs; Portsmouth
Residence: Miami Township
Born: Nov. 29, 1951; Cincinnati, Ohio
Family: Husband, Peter Schmidt; one child
Education: U. of Cincinnati, B.A. 1974 (political science)
Career: Teacher; homemaker
Elected: 2005 (2nd full term)
Political Highlights: Miami Township trustee, 1990-00; Clermont County Republican Party
chairwoman, 1996-98; Ohio House, 2001-04; sought Republican nomination for Ohio Senate, 2004
112th Committee:
• Agriculture (Nutrition and Horticulture - Chairwoman)
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Rep. Glenn Thompson (R–Pa.)
5th District, North central -- State College
Residence: Howard
Born: July 27, 1959; Bellefonte, Pa.
Religion: Protestant
Family: Wife, Penny Thompson; three children
Education: Pennsylvania State U., B.S. 1981 (recreation & parks); Temple U.,
M.Ed. 1998 (sports management & leisure studies)
Career: Rehabilitation therapist
Elected: 2008
Political Highlights: Bald Eagle Area School Board, 1990-95; Republican nominee for Pa. House, 1998,
2000; Centre County Republican Party chairman, 2002-08
112th Committees:
• Agriculture (Conservation, Energy and Forestry – Chairman)
• Education and Workforce
• Natural Resources
Rep. Tom Rooney (R–Fla.)
16th District, South central -- Port St. Lucie, parts of Port Charlotte and Wellington
Residence: Tequesta
Born: Nov. 21, 1970; Philadelphia, Pa.
Family: Wife, Tara Rooney; three children
Education: Syracuse U., attended 1989; Washington & Jefferson College, B.A. 1993
(English literature); U. of Florida, M.A. 1996 (political science); U. of Miami, J.D. 1999
Career: College instructor; lawyer; children's services organization director; military
and state prosecutor; congressional aide
Elected: 2008; Defeated Rep. Tim Mahoney, D
Political Highlights: 112th Deputy Whip
112th Committees:
• Agriculture (Livestock, Dairy and Poultry – Chairman)
• Armed Services
• Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
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New Members
Rep. Rick Crawford (R–Ark.)
1st District, Northeast -- Jonesboro, West Memphis
Residence: Jonesboro
Born: Jan. 22, 1966; Homestead Air Force Base, Fla.
Religion: Southern Baptist
Family: Wife, Stacy Crawford; two children
Education: Arkansas State U., B.S. 1996 (agriculture business economics)
Career: Agricultural news service owner; radio and television broadcaster; rodeo
announcer; automotive decal and sign shop employee
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Chad Causey, D, to succeed Marion Berry, D, who retired
Political Highlights: No previous office
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Transportation and Infrastructure
Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R–Tenn.)
4th District, Middle Tennessee -- northeast and south
Pronounced: DAY-zhur-lay
Residence: South Pittsburg
Born: Feb. 21, 1964; Des Moines, Iowa
Religion: Episcopalian
Family: Wife, Amy DesJarlais; four children
Education: U. of South Dakota, B.S. 1987 (chemistry & psychology), M.D. 1991
Career: Physician
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Lincoln Davis, D
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Education and Workforce
• Oversight and Government Reform
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Rep. Renee Ellmers (R–N.C.)
2nd District, Central -- parts of Raleigh and Fayetteville
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Residence: Dunn
Unavailable Born: Feb. 9, 1964; Ironwood, Mich.
Family: Husband, Brent Ellmers; one child
Education: Oakland U., B.S. (nursing)
Career: Hospital administrator; nurse
Elected: 2010 (1st term)
Political Highlights: Dunn Planning Board, 2006-present (chairwoman, 2008-10)
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Small Business
Rep. Stephen Fincher (R–Tenn.)
8th District, West -- Jackson; parts of Memphis and Clarksville
Residence: Frog Jump
Born: Feb. 7, 1973; Memphis, Tenn.
Religion: United Methodist
Family: Wife, Lynn Fincher; three children
Education: Crockett County H.S., graduated 1990
Career: Farmer
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Roy Herron, D, to succeed John Tanner, D, who retired
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
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Rep. Bob Gibbs (R–Ohio)
18th District, East -- Zanesville, Chillicothe
Residence: Lakeville
Born: June 14, 1954; Peru, Ind.
Religion: Methodist
Family: Wife, Jody Gibbs; three children
Education: Ohio State U., A.A.S. 1974 (animal husbandry)
Career: Property management company owner; hog farmer
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Zack Space, D
Political Highlights: Ohio House, 2003-09; Ohio Senate, 2009-present
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
Rep. Chris Gibson (R–N.Y.)
20th District, North Hudson Valley -- Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
Residence: Kinderhook
Born: May 13, 1964; Rockville Centre, N.Y.
Family: Wife, Mary Jo Gibson; three children
Education: Siena College, B.A. 1986 (history); Cornell U., M.A. 1995 (government),
Ph.D. 1998 (government)
Career: Army officer
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Scott Murphy, D
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Armed Services
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Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R–Mo.)
4th District, West central -- Kansas City suburbs, Jefferson City
Residence: Harrisonville
Born: Oct. 13, 1960; Archie, Mo.
Religion: Evangelical Christian
Family: Husband, Lowell Hartzler; one child
Education: U. of Missouri, B.S. 1983 (home economics & education); Central
Missouri State U., M.S. 1992 (education)
Career: Farmer; rancher; farm equipment dealership owner; homemaker; teacher
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Ike Skelton, D
Political Highlights: Mo. House, 1995-2001
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Armed Services
Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R–Kan.)
1st District, West -- Salina, Hutchinson, Garden City, Emporia
Pronounced: HYOOLS-camp
Residence: Fowler
Born: Nov. 11, 1968; Fowler, Kan.
Family: Wife, Angela Huelskamp; four children
Education: College of Santa Fe, B.A. 1991 (education); American U., Ph.D. 1995
(political science)
Career: Farmer
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Alan Jilka, D, to succeed Jerry Moran, R, who ran for Senate
Political Highlights: Kan. Senate, 1997-present
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Veteran’s Affairs
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Rep. Randy Hultgren (R–Ill.)
14th District, North central -- Aurora, Elgin, DeKalb
Residence: Winfield
Born: March 1, 1966; Park Ridge, Ill.
Family: Wife, Christy Hultgren; four children
Education: Bethel College, B.A. 1988 (communications & political science);
Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D. 1993
Career: Securities company executive; financial planning consultant; lawyer;
congressional aide
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Bill Foster, D
Political Highlights: DuPage County Board, 1994-98; DuPage County Forest Preserve District Board
of Commissioners, 1994-98; Ill. House, 1999-2007; Ill. Senate, 2007-present
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Financial Services
Rep. Reid Ribble (R–Wis.)
8th District, Northeast -- Green Bay, Appleton
Residence: De Pere
Born: April 5, 1956; Neenah, Wis.
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, DeaNa Ribble; two children
Education: Appleton East H.S., graduated 1974
Career: Roofing construction company president
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Steve Kagen, D
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Budget
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Rep. Martha Roby (R–Ala.)
2nd District, Southeast -- part of Montgomery, Dothan
Residence: Montgomery
Born: July 26, 1976; Montgomery, Ala.
Religion: Presbyterian
Family: Husband, Riley Roby; two children
Education: New York U., B.M. 1998 (music, business and technology); Samford U.,
J.D. 2001
Career: Lawyer
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Bobby Bright, D
Political Highlights: Montgomery City Council, 2004-present
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Armed Services
Rep. Bobby Schilling (R–Ill.)
17th District, West -- Moline, Rock Island; parts of Decatur and Springfield
Residence: Colona
Born: Jan. 23, 1964; Rock Island, Ill.
Family: Wife, Christie Schilling; ten children
Education: Black Hawk College, attended 1983
Career: Restaurateur; financial services agent; factory worker
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Phil Hare, D
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Armed Services
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Rep. Austin Scott (R–Ga.)
8th District, Middle Georgia -- Macon
Residence: Ashburn
Born: Dec. 10, 1969; Augusta, Ga.
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, Vivien Scott; one child
Education: U. of Georgia, B.B.A. 1993 (risk management and insurance)
Career: Insurance agency owner
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Jim Marshall, D
Political Highlights: Ga. House, 1997-present
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Armed Services
Rep. Steve Southerland II (R–Fla.)
2nd District, Panhandle -- part of Tallahassee, Panama City
Residence: Panama City
Born: Oct. 10, 1965; Nashville, Tenn.
Family: Wife, Susan Southerland; four children
Education: Troy State U., B.S. 1987 (business management); Jefferson State
Community College, A.A. 1989 (mortuary science)
Career: Funeral home owner
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Allen Boyd, D
Political Highlights: Fla. Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, 1992-95
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
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Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R–Ind.)
3rd District, Northeast -- Fort Wayne
Residence: Howe
Born: Aug. 31, 1976; Sturgis, Mich.
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, Christy Stutzman; two children
Education: Tri-State U., attended 2007; Glen Oaks Community College, attended
1999
Career: Farmer; commercial trucking company owner
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Tom Hayhurst, D, to fill a vacancy
Political Highlights: Ind. House, 2003-09; Ind. Senate, 2009-10
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Budget
• Veteran’s Affairs
Rep. Scott Tipton (R–Colo.)
3rd District, Western Slope; Pueblo
Residence: Cortez
Born: Nov. 9, 1956; Espanola, N.M.
Religion: Anglican
Family: Wife, Jean Tipton; two children
Education: Fort Lewis College, B.A. 1978 (political science)
Career: Pottery company owner
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. John Salazar, D
Political Highlights: Montezuma County Republican Party chairman, 1980-84; Republican nominee
for U.S. House, 2006; Colo. House, 2009-present
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Small Business
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Democratic Members
Returning Members
Rep. Collin C. Peterson (D–Minn.)
7th District, West -- Moorhead, Willmar
Residence: Detroit Lakes
Born: June 29, 1944; Fargo, N.D.
Religion: Lutheran
Family: Divorced; three children
Education: Moorhead State College, B.A. 1966 (accounting)
Military Service: Minn. National Guard 1963-1969
Career: Accountant
Political Highlights: Minn. Senate, 1977-87; sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House, 1982;
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 1984, 1986; sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House, 1988
112th Committees:
• Agriculture - Ranking Member
Rep. Tim Holden (D–Pa.)
17th District, East central -- Harrisburg, Lebanon, Pottsville
Residence: St. Clair
Born: March 5, 1957; St. Clair, Pa.
Family: Wife, Gwen Holden
Education: Bloomsburg U., B.A. 1980 (sociology); U. of Richmond, attended 1977
Career: Probation officer; insurance broker; Realtor
Political Highlights: Schuylkill County sheriff, 1985-93
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Transportation & Infrastructure
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Rep. Mike McIntyre (D–N.C.)
7th District, Southeast -- Wilmington, part of Fayetteville
Residence: Lumberton
Born: Aug. 6, 1956; Lumberton, N.C.
Family: Wife, Dee McIntyre; two children
Education: U. of North Carolina, B.A. 1978 (political science), J.D. 1981
Career: Lawyer
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Armed Services
Rep. Leonard L. Boswell (D–Iowa)
3rd District, Central and east central -- Des Moines
Residence: Des Moines
Born: Jan. 10, 1934; Harrison County, Mo.
Religion: Community of Christ
Family: Wife, Dody Boswell; three children
Education: Graceland College, B.A. 1969 (business administration)
Career: Farmer; Army officer
Political Highlights: Iowa Senate, 1985-97 (president, 1992-97); sought Democratic nomination for
U.S. House, 1986; Iowa Democratic Central Committee, 1992-96; Democratic nominee for lieutenant
governor, 1994
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
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Rep. Joe Baca (D–Calif.)
43rd District, Southwest San Bernardino County -- Ontario, Fontana, most of San Bernardino
Residence: Rialto
Born: Jan. 23, 1947; Belen, N.M.
Family: Wife, Barbara Baca; four children
Education: California State U., Los Angeles, B.A. 1971 (sociology)
Career: Travel agency owner; corporate community relations executive
Political Highlights: San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees, 1979-93; sought
Democratic nomination for Calif. Assembly, 1988, 1990; Calif. Assembly, 1992-98 (Speaker pro tempore,
1995); Calif. Senate, 1998-99
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
Rep. Dennis Cardoza (D–Calif.)
18th District, Central Valley -- Merced, part of Stockton and Modesto
Residence: Atwater
Born: March 31, 1959; Merced, Calif.
Family: Wife, Kathleen McLoughlin; three children
Education: U. of Maryland, B.A. 1982 (government & politics)
Career: Bowling alley executive; Realtor; state legislative aide; congressional aide
Political Highlights: Atwater City Council, 1984-87; Merced City Council, 1994-95; Calif. Assembly,
1996-2002
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Foreign Affairs
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Rep. David Scott (D–Ga.)
13th District, Atlanta suburbs -- parts of Clayton, Cobb and Douglas counties
Residence: Atlanta
Born: June 27, 1946; Aynor, S.C.
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, Alfredia Scott; two children
Education: Florida A&M U., B.A. 1967 (English & speech); U. of Pennsylvania,
M.B.A. 1969
Career: Advertising agency owner; recruiting firm executive; defense contracting
company manager
Political Highlights: Ga. House, 1975-83; Ga. Senate, 1983-2003
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D–Texas)
28th District, South central -- Laredo; part of McAllen
Pronounced: KWAY-are
Residence: Laredo
Born: Sept. 19, 1955; Laredo, Texas
Family: Wife, Imelda Cuellar; two children
Education: Laredo Community College, A.A. 1976 (political science); Georgetown
U., B.S.F.S. 1978; U. of Texas, J.D. 1981; Laredo State U., M.B.A. 1982 (international
trade); U. of Texas, Ph.D. 1998 (government)
Career: Lawyer; international trade firm owner
Political Highlights: Texas House, 1987-2001; Texas secretary of state, 2001; Democratic nominee
for U.S. House, 2002
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Homeland Security
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Rep. Jim Costa (D–Calif.)
20th District, Central Valley -- Kings County, parts of Fresno and Bakersfield
Residence: Fresno
Born: April 13, 1952; Fresno, Calif.
Family: Single
Education: California State U., Fresno, B.A. 1974 (political science)
Career: Lobbyist; state legislative aide; congressional district aide; almond orchard
owner
Political Highlights: Calif. Assembly, 1978-94; Democratic nominee for Calif. Senate, 1993; Calif.
Senate, 1994-2002
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
Rep. Tim Walz (D–Minn.)
1st District, South -- Rochester, Mankato
Pronounced: WALLS
Residence: Mankato
Born: April 6, 1964; West Point, Neb.
Religion: Lutheran
Family: Wife, Gwen Walz; two children
Education: Chadron State College, B.S. 1989 (social science education); Minnesota
State U., Mankato, M.S. 2001 (educational leadership); Saint Mary's U. of Minnesota,
attending
Military Service: Minn. National Guard 1996-2005; Neb. National Guard 1981-1996
Career: Mortgage processor; teacher
Elected: 2006 (3rd term)
Political Highlights: ; No previous office
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
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Rep. Kurt Schrader (D–Ore.)
5th District, Willamette Valley -- Salem, parts of Portland and Corvallis
Residence: Canby
Born: Oct. 19, 1951; Bridgeport, Conn.
Family: Wife, Martha Schrader; four children
Education: Cornell U., B.A. 1973 (government); U. of Illinois, B.S. 1975 (veterinary
medicine); U. of Illinois, D.V.M. 1977
Career: Veterinarian; farmer
Elected: 2008 (1st term); Defeated Mike Erickson, R, to succeed Darlene Hooley, D, who retired
Political Highlights: Democratic nominee for Ore. House, 1994; Ore. House, 1997-2003; Ore. Senate,
2003-08
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Small Business
Rep. Larry Kissell (D–N.C.)
8th District, South central -- parts of Charlotte, Fayetteville, Concord and Kannapolis
Pronounced: KISS-ell
Residence: Biscoe
Born: Jan. 31, 1951; Pinehurst, N.C.
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, Tina Kissell; two children
Education: Wake Forest U., B.A. 1973 (economics)
Career: Teacher; textile mill supervisor; chemical company foreman
Elected: 2008 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Robin Hayes, R
Political Highlights: Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 2006
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Armed Services
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Rep. Bill Owens (D–N.Y.)
23rd District, North -- Watertown, Plattsburgh, Oswego
Residence: Plattsburgh
Born: Jan. 20, 1949; Brooklyn, N.Y.
Family: Wife, Jane Owens; three children
Education: Manhattan College, B.S.B.A. 1971 (economics); Fordham U., J.D. 1974
Military Service: Air Force Reserve 1971-1975; Air Force 1975-1979; Air Force
Reserve 1979-1982
Career: Lawyer; college instructor
Elected: 2009 (1st term); Defeated Doug Hoffman, C, to succeed John M. McHugh, R, who resigned
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Armed Services
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D–Maine)
1st District, South -- Portland, Augusta
Pronounced: Like "Shelley"
Residence: North Haven
Born: April 2, 1955; Minneapolis, Minn.
Religion: Lutheran
Family: Divorced; three children
Education: College of the Atlantic, B.A. 1979 (human ecology); U. of
Southern Maine, attended 1973
Career: Inn owner; Common Cause president; knitting company owner;
farmer
Elected: 2008 (2nd term)
Political Highlights: North Haven Board of Assessors, 1981-87 (chairwoman, 1982-83, 1984-87);
North Haven Planning Board, 1981-91; Maine School Administrative District #7 Board of Directors, 199093 (chairwoman, 1991-93); Maine Senate, 1992-00 (majority leader, 1996-2000); Democratic nominee for
U.S. Senate, 2002
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Armed Services
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Rep. Joe Courtney (D–Conn.)
2nd District, East -- Norwich, New London, Storrs
Residence: Vernon
Born: April 6, 1953; Hartford, Conn.
Family: Wife, Audrey Budarz Courtney; two children
Education: Tufts U., B.A. 1975 (history); U. of Connecticut, J.D. 1978
Career: Lawyer; public defender
Political Highlights: Conn. House, 1987-95; Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, 1998;
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 2002
112th Committees:
• Armed Services)
• Agriculture
Rep. Peter Welch (D–Vt.)
At Large, Vermont
Residence: Hartland
Born: May 2, 1947; Springfield, Mass.
Family: Wife, Margaret Cheney; eight children
Education: College of the Holy Cross, A.B. 1969 (history); U. of California,
Berkeley, J.D. 1973
Career: Lawyer; county public defender
Political Highlights: Vt. Senate, 1981-89 (minority leader, 1983-85; president pro tempore, 1985-89);
sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House, 1988; Democratic nominee for governor, 1990; Vt.
Senate, 2002-06 (president pro tempore, 2003-06)
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Oversight & Government Reform
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Rep. Marcia L. Fudge (D–Ohio)
11th District, Cleveland -- East Side and suburbs
Residence: Warrensville Heights
Born: Oct. 29, 1952; Cleveland, Ohio
Religion: Baptist
Family: Single
Education: Ohio State U., B.S. 1975 (business administration); Cleveland State U.,
J.D. 1983
Career: Law clerk; county government finance administrator; sales and marketing
representative; congressional aide
Elected: 2008 (1st full term); Defeated Thomas Pekarek, R, to succeed Stephanie Tubbs Jones, D, who
died
Political Highlights: Mayor of Warrensville Heights, 2000-2008
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Science & Technology
Del. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D–N. Marianas)
At Large, Northern Mariana Islands
Pronounced: greg-OREO key-LEE-lee ka-MAH-cho sab-LAHN
Residence: Saipan
Born: Jan. 19, 1955; Saipan, N. Marianas
Family: Wife, Andrea C. Sablan; six children
Education: U. of Hawaii, Manoa, attended 1990
Career: Election commission director; gubernatorial aide
Political Highlights: N. Marianas Democratic Party chairman, 1982-83; N. Marianas House, 1982-86
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
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Rep. Jim McGovern (D–Mass.)
3rd District, Central and south -- Worcester, Attleboro, part of Fall River
Residence: Worcester
Born: Nov. 20, 1959; Worcester, Mass.
Family: Wife, Lisa McGovern; two children
Education: American U., B.A. 1981 (history), M.P.A. 1984
Career: Congressional aide; campaign aide
Political Highlights: Sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House, 1994
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Rules
New Member
Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D–Ala.)
7th District, West central -- parts of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa
Pronounced: SUE-ell
Residence: Birmingham
Born: Jan. 1, 1965; Huntsville, Ala.
Religion: Christian
Family: Single
Education: Princeton U., A.B. 1986 (Woodrow Wilson School); Oxford U., M.A. 1988
(politics; Marshall Scholar); Harvard, J.D. 1992
Career: Lawyer
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Don Chamberlain, R, to succeed Artur Davis, who ran for governor
112th Committees:
• Agriculture
• Science, Space and Technology
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House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural
Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Republicans
Returning Members
Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA), Chairman
1st District of Georgia
Residence: Savannah, GA
Born: April 25, 1955; Bryan, Texas
Family: Wife, Libby Morris
Education: Univ. of Georgia
Career: insurance agent; agribusiness
Political Highlights: Vice-chairman of the House Republican Conference (2003-2006)
112th Committees:
• Appropriations (Agriculture - Chairman; Defense; Labor, Health and Human Services)
Rep. Tom Latham (R-IA)
4th District of Iowa
Residence: Cheyenne
Born: July 14, 1948; Hampton, IA
Religion: Lutheran
Family: Wife, Kathy Latham
Education: Iowa State Univ.
Career: Small business owner
Political Highlights: Dean of Iowa’s delegation
112th Committees:
• Appropriations (Agriculture; Homeland Security; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Chairman)
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Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R – MO)
8th District of Missouri
Residence: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Born: Sept. 16, 1950; Bethesda, MD
Family: Husband – Ron Gladney
Education: Ohio Wesleyan Univ.
Career: association executive
Political Highlights: Vice President of NATO Parliamentary Assembly; Co-Chair of the Board of
Directors for the Congressional Hunger Center
112th Committees:
• Appropriations (Agriculture ; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services - Chairwoman)
Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL)
4th District of Alabama
Residence: Haleyville, AL
Born: July 22, 1965;
Family: Wife, Caroline Aderholt; two children
Education: Birmingham Southern College, B.A.; Cumberland School of
Law at Samford Univ. (1990)
Career: attorney
Political Highlights:111th Congress – Member of Committee on Budget and Commission on
Security and Cooperation in Europe
112th Committees:
• Appropriations (Agriculture; Commerce, Justice and Science; Homeland Security- Chairman)
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Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)
At large
Residence: Cheyenne, WY
Born: Sept. 10, 1954; Cheyenne, WY
Religion: Lutheran
Family: Husband, Alvin Wiederspahn
Education: Univ. of Wyoming., B.S. (animal science and biology)
Career: Attorney, rancher
Political Highlights: State Representative (1979 -83, 1985-93); State Senator (1993-95); State
Treasurer (1999-2007)
112th Committees:
• Appropriations (Agriculture; Interior; Labor, Health and Human Services)
Rep. Alan Nunnelee (R-MS)
1st District of Mississippi
Residence: Tupelo, MS
Born: October 9, 1958; Tupelo, MS
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, Tori Bedells; three children
Education: Mississippi State Univ., B.A. 1980
Career: Allied Funeral Associates Insurance Company -Vice-President and
Director
Elected: 2010 (First full term)
Political Highlights: Member of Mississippi Senate 1994 - 2011
112th Committees:
• Appropriations (Agriculture; Energy and Water; Military Construction-VA)
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Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA)
9th District of Georgia
Picture Residence: Ranger, GA
Unavailable Born: Feb. 3, 1970; St. Petersburg, FL.
Family: Wife, Julie Howard Graves; three children
Education: Univ. of Georgia, B.B.A.
Career: Business owner
Special Election: June 8, 2010
Political Highlights: GA State Representative (2003-2010)
112th Committees:
• Appropriations (Agriculture; Commerce, Justice and Science, Financial Services)
Democrats
Returning Members
Rep. Sam Farr (D–Calif.)
17th District, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties -- Salinas, Santa Cruz
Residence: Carmel
Born: July 4, 1941; San Francisco, Calif.
Family: Wife, Shary Baldwin Farr; one child
Education: Willamette U., B.S. 1963 (biology)
Career: State legislative aide; Peace Corps volunteer
Political Highlights: Monterey County Board of Supervisors, 1975-80; Calif. Assembly, 1980-93
112th Committees:
• Appropriations (Agriculture - Ranking Member; Military Construction-VA)
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Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D–Ohio)
9th District, North -- Toledo, Sandusky
Residence: Toledo
Born: June 17, 1946; Toledo, Ohio
Family: Single
Education: U. of Wisconsin, B.A. 1968 (history); U. of Michigan, M.U.P. 1974 (urban
planning); Massachusetts Institute of Technology, attended 1981 (urban planning)
Career: White House aide; urban planner
112th Committees:
• Appropriations (Agriculture; Defense; Transportation-HUD)
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D–Conn.)
3rd District, South -- New Haven, Milford
Pronounced: da-LAUR-o
Residence: New Haven
Born: March 2, 1943; New Haven, Conn.
Family: Husband, Stanley Greenberg; three children
Education: London School of Economics, attended 1963; Marymount College (N.Y.),
B.A. 1964; Columbia U., M.A. 1966 (international politics)
Career: Political activist; congressional and mayoral aide
Note: Steering Committee Co-Chairman
112th Committees:
• Appropriations (Labor-HHS-Education – Ranking Member; Agriculture)
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Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (D–Ga.)
2nd District, Southwest -- Albany, part of Columbus and Valdosta suburbs
Residence: Albany
Born: Feb. 4, 1947; Mobile, Ala.
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, Vivian Creighton Bishop; one stepchild
Education: Morehouse College, B.A. 1968 (political science); Emory U., J.D. 1971
Military Service: Army -1971
Career: Lawyer
Political Highlights: Ga. House, 1977-91; Ga. Senate, 1991-93
112th Committees:
• Appropriations (Agriculture; Legislative Branch; Military Construction-VA – Ranking Member)
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House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Republicans
Returning Members
Rep. Fred Upton (R–Mich.)
6th District, Southwest -- Kalamazoo, Portage, Benton Harbor
Residence: St. Joseph
Born: April 23, 1953; St. Joseph, Mich.
Family: Wife, Amey Upton; two children
Education: U. of Michigan, B.A. 1975 (journalism)
Career: Congressional aide; White House budget analyst
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce - Chairman
Rep. Joe L. Barton (R–Texas)
6th District, Suburban Dallas -- Arlington; part of Fort Worth and Mansfield; Corsicana
Residence: Ennis
Born: Sept. 15, 1949; Waco, Texas
Religion: Methodist
Family: Wife, Terri Barton; four children
Education: Texas A&M U., B.S. 1972 (industrial engineering); Purdue U., M.S. 1973
(industrial administration)
Career: Engineering consultant
Political Highlights: Sought Republican nomination for U.S. Senate (special election), 1993
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce
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Rep. Cliff Stearns (R–Fla.)
6th District, North central -- parts of Jacksonville, Gainesville and Ocala
Residence: Ocala
Born: April 16, 1941; Washington, D.C.
Family: Wife, Joan Stearns; three children
Education: George Washington U., B.S. 1963 (electrical engineering)
Military Service: Air Force 1963-1967
Career: Hotel and restaurant executive; advertising account executive
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Oversight and Investigations – Chairman)
• Veterans' Affairs
Rep. Edward Whitfield (R–Ky.)
1st District, West -- Hopkinsville, Henderson, Paducah
Residence: Hopkinsville
Born: May 25, 1943; Hopkinsville, Ky.
Religion: Methodist
Family: Wife, Constance Whitfield; one child
Education: U. of Kentucky, B.S. 1965 (business); Wesley Theological Seminary,
attended 1966; U. of Kentucky, J.D. 1969
Military Service: Army Reserve 1967-1973
Career: Lawyer; oil distributor; railroad executive
Political Highlights: Ky. House, 1974-75 (served as a Democrat)
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Energy and Power – Chairman)
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Rep. John Shimkus (R–Ill.)
19th District, South -- southern rural counties; part of Springfield
Pronounced: SHIM-kus
Residence: Collinsville
Born: Feb. 21, 1958; Collinsville, Ill.
Religion: Lutheran
Family: Wife, Karen Muth Shimkus; three children
Education: U.S. Military Academy, B.S. 1980; Southern Illinois U., M.B.A.
1997
Military Service: Army Reserve 1986-2008; Army 1980-1986
Career: Teacher
Political Highlights: Candidate for Madison County Board, 1988; Collinsville Township Board of
Trustees, 1989-93; Madison County treasurer, 1990-97; Republican nominee for U.S. House, 1992
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Environment and Economy – Chairman)
Rep. Joe Pitts (R–Pa.)
16th District, Southeast -- Lancaster, part of Reading
Residence: Kennett Square
Born: Oct. 10, 1939; Lexington, Ky.
Family: Wife, Virginia M. "Ginny" Pitts; three children
Education: Asbury College, A.B. 1961 (philosophy & religion); West Chester State
College, M.Ed. 1972 (comprehensive sciences)
Military Service: Air Force 1963-1969
Career: Nursery and landscaping business owner; teacher
Political Highlights: Pa. House, 1973-97
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Health – Chairman)
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Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R–Calif.)
45th District, Riverside County -- Moreno Valley, Palm Springs
Residence: Palm Springs
Born: Oct. 24, 1961; Cleveland, Ohio
Family: Husband, Rep. Connie Mack, R-Fla.; two children, three stepchildren
Education: U. of Southern California, B.F.A. 1984 (art history)
Career: Homemaker; restaurateur
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade – Chairwoman)
Rep. Greg Walden (R–Ore.)
2nd District, East and southwest -- Medford, Bend
Residence: Hood River
Born: Jan. 10, 1957; The Dalles, Ore.
Family: Wife, Mylene Walden; two children (one deceased)
Education: U. of Oregon, B.S. 1981 (journalism); U. of Alaska, attended 1975
Career: Radio station owner; congressional aide
Political Highlights: Ore. House, 1989-95 (majority leader, 1991-93); Ore. Senate, 1995-97 (assistant
majority leader, 1995-97)
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Communications and Technology – Chairman)
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Rep. Lee Terry (R–Neb.)
2nd District, East -- Omaha and suburbs
Residence: Omaha
Born: Jan. 29, 1962; Omaha, Neb.
Family: Wife, Robyn Terry; three children
Education: U. of Nebraska, B.S. 1984 (political science); Creighton U., J.D. 1987
Career: Lawyer
Political Highlights: Omaha City Council, 1991-99 (president, 1994-95)
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Communications and Technology – Vice Chair)
Rep. Mike Rogers (R–Mich.)
8th District, Central -- Lansing
Residence: Howell
Born: June 2, 1963; Livonia, Mich.
Religion: Methodist
Family: Kristi Clemens Rogers; two children
Education: Adrian College, B.A. 1985 (sociology & criminal justice)
Career: Home construction company owner; FBI agent
Political Highlights: Mich. Senate, 1995-00 (majority floor leader, 1999-2000)
112th Committees:
• Select Intelligence - Chairman
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Rep. Sue Myrick (R–N.C.)
9th District, South central -- parts of Charlotte and Gastonia
Residence: Charlotte
Born: Aug. 1, 1941; Tiffin, Ohio
Religion: Evangelical Methodist
Family: Husband, Ed Myrick; two children, three stepchildren
Education: Heidelberg College, attended 1960 (elementary education)
Career: Advertising executive; secretary
Political Highlights: Candidate for Charlotte City Council, 1981; Charlotte City Council, 1983-85;
sought Republican nomination for mayor of Charlotte, 1985; mayor of Charlotte, 1987-91; sought
Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, 1992
112th Committees:
• Select Intelligence
Rep. Brian P. Bilbray (R–Calif.)
50th District, North San Diego; Escondido; Carlsbad
Residence: Carlsbad
Born: Jan. 28, 1951; Coronado, Calif.
Family: Wife, Karen Bilbray; six children (one deceased)
Education: Southwestern College (Calif.), attended 1974 (history)
Career: Tax firm owner; lifeguard; lobbyist
Political Highlights: Imperial Beach City Council, 1976-78; mayor of Imperial Beach, 1978-85; San
Diego County Board of Supervisors, 1985-95; U.S. House, 1995-2001; defeated for re-election to U.S.
House, 2000
112th Committees:
• Energy and Commerce
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Rep. Phil Gingrey (R–Ga.)
11th District, Northwest -- Rome, most of Marietta
Residence: Marietta
Born: July 10, 1942; Augusta, Ga.
Family: Wife, Billie Gingrey; four children
Education: Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S. 1965 (chemistry); Medical College
of Georgia, M.D. 1969
Career: Physician
Political Highlights: Marietta Board of Education, 1993-97 (chairman, 1994-97); Ga. Senate, 19992003
112th Committees:
• House Administration
Rep. John Sullivan (R–Okla.)
1st District, Tulsa; Wagoner and Washington counties
Residence: Tulsa
Born: Jan. 1, 1965; Tulsa, Okla.
Family: Wife, Judy Sullivan; five children (one deceased)
Education: Northeastern State U., B.B.A 1992 (marketing)
Career: Petroleum marketing executive; real estate broker
Political Highlights: Okla. House, 1995-2002
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Energy and Power – Vice Chair)
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Rep. Tim Murphy (R–Pa.)
18th District, West -- Pittsburgh suburbs, part of Washington and Westmoreland counties
Residence: Upper St. Clair
Born: Sept. 11, 1952; Cleveland, Ohio
Family: Wife, Nan Murphy; one child
Education: Wheeling College, B.S. 1974 (psychology); Cleveland State U., M.A.
1976 (psychology); U. of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. 1979 (psychology)
Military Service: Naval Reserve 2009-present
Career: Psychologist; professor
Political Highlights: Pa. Senate, 1997-2003
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Environment and Economy – Vice Chair)
Rep. Michael C. Burgess (R–Texas)
26th District, Eastern Fort Worth and suburbs; most of Denton County
Residence: Lewisville
Born: Dec. 23, 1950; Rochester, Minn.
Family: Wife, Laura Burgess; three children
Education: North Texas State U., B.S. 1972 (biology), M.S. 1976 (physiology); U. of
Texas Health Science Center, Houston, M.D. 1977; U. of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center, Dallas, M.S. 2000 (medical management)
Career: Physician
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Health – Vice Chair)
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Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R–Tenn.)
7th District, Eastern Memphis suburbs; southern Nashville suburbs; most of Clarksville
Residence: Brentwood
Born: June 6, 1952; Laurel, Miss.
Family: Husband, Chuck Blackburn; two children
Education: Mississippi State U., B.S. 1973 (home economics)
Career: Retail marketing company owner; state economic development official;
sales manager
Political Highlights: Williamson County Republican Party chairwoman, 1989-91; Republican nominee
for U.S. House, 1992; Tenn. Senate, 1999-2002
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade – Vice Chair)
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R–Wash.)
5th District, East -- Spokane
Residence: Spokane
Born: May 22, 1969; Salem, Ore.
Religion: Christian non-denominational
Family: Husband, Brian Rodgers; two children
Education: Pensacola Christian College, B.A. 1990 (pre-law); U. of Washington,
M.B.A. 2002
Career: State legislative aide; fruit orchard worker
Note: Conference Vice Chairman
Political Highlights: Wash. House, 1994-2004 (minority leader, 2002-03); U.S. House, 2011
112th Committees:
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Rep. Steve Scalise (R–La.)
1st District, East -- Metairie, part of Florida Parishes
Pronounced: skuh-LEASE
Residence: Jefferson
Born: Oct. 6, 1965; Baton Rouge, La.
Family: Wife, Jennifer Scalise; two children
Education: Louisiana State U., B.S. 1989 (computer science)
Career: Software engineer; technology company marketing executive
Political Highlights: La. House, 1996-2008; La. Senate, 2008-08
112th Committees:
Rep. Gregg Harper (R–Miss.)
3rd District, East central to southwest -- Jackson suburbs
Residence: Pearl
Born: June 1, 1956; Jackson, Miss.
Family: Wife, Sidney Harper; two children
Education: Mississippi College, B.S. 1978 (chemistry); U. of Mississippi, J.D. 1981
Career: City prosecutor; lawyer
Political Highlights: Rankin County Republican Party chairman, 2000-2007
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce)
• Ethics
• House Administration
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Rep. Bill Cassidy (R–La.)
6th District, East central -- Baton Rouge
Residence: Baton Rouge
Born: Sept. 28, 1957; Highland Park, Ill.
Religion: Christian
Family: Wife, Laura Layden Cassidy; three children
Education: Louisiana State U., B.S. 1979 (biochemistry), M.D. 1983
Career: Physician
Political Highlights: La. Senate, 2006-08
112th Committees:
Rep. Brett Guthrie (R–Ky.)
2nd District, West central -- Owensboro, Bowling Green
Residence: Bowling Green
Born: Feb. 18, 1964; Florence, Ala.
Religion: Church of Christ
Family: Wife, Beth Guthrie; three children
Education: U.S. Military Academy, B.S. 1987 (mathematical economics); Yale U.,
M.P.P.M 1997
Military Service: Army 1987-1990; Army Reserve 1990-2002
Career: Automotive supply company executive
Political Highlights: Ky. Senate, 1999-2009
112th Committees:
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Rep. Pete Olson (R–Texas)
22nd District, Southeast Houston and southern suburbs -- Sugar Land, Pearland, part of Pasadena
Residence: Sugar Land
Born: Dec. 9, 1962; Fort Lewis, Wash.
Family: Wife, Nancy Olson; two children
Education: Rice U., B.A. 1985 (computer science); U. of Texas, J.D. 1988
Military Service: Navy 1988-1998
Career: Congressional aide; Navy Senate liaison
112th Committees:
Rep. Leonard Lance (R–N.J.)
7th District, North central -- Woodbridge Township
Residence: Lebanon
Born: June 25, 1952; Easton, Pa.
Family: Wife, Heidi A. Rohrbach; one stepchild
Education: Lehigh U., B.A. 1974 (American studies); Vanderbilt U., JD 1977;
Princeton U., M.P.A. 1982
Career: Lawyer; gubernatorial aide
Elected: 2008 (1st term); Defeated Linda Stender, D, to succeed Mike Ferguson, R, who retired
Political Highlights: N.J. Assembly, 1991-2002; sought Republican nomination for U.S. House, 1996;
N.J. Senate, 2002-09 (minority leader, 2004-09)
112th Committees:
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Rep. Bob Latta (R–Ohio)
5th District, Northwest -- Bowling Green, Tiffin, Fremont
Born: April 18, 1956; Bluffton, Ohio
Family: Wife, Marcia Latta; two children
Education: Ohio Northern U., 1974-1975; Bowling Green State U., B.A. 1978
(history); Ohio Northern U., 1978-1979; U. of Toledo, J.D. 1981
Career: Lawyer
Elected: 2007 (1st full term)
Political Highlights: Ohio Republican Central Committee, 1986-88; sought Republican nomination for
U.S. House, 1988; Ohio Republican Central Committee, 1990-92; Wood County Commission, 1990-96;
Ohio Senate, 1997-00; Ohio House, 2001-07
112th Committees:
New Members
Rep. Charles Bass (R–N.H.)
2nd District, West -- Nashua, Concord
Residence: Peterborough
Born: Jan. 8, 1952; Boston, Mass.
Family: Wife, Lisa L. Bass; two children
Education: Dartmouth College, A.B. 1974 (government)
Career: Congressional aide; architectural products executive; energy
consultant
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Ann McLane Kuster, D, to succeed Paul W. Hodes, who ran for
Senate
Political Highlights: Sought Republican nomination for U.S. House, 1980; N.H. House, 1982-88; N.H.
Senate, 1988-92; defeated in primary for re-election to N.H. Senate, 1992; Defeated for re-election to
U.S. House, 2006
112th Committees:
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Rep. Cory Gardner (R–Colo.)
4th District, North and east -- Fort Collins; Greeley
Residence: Yuma
Born: Aug. 22, 1974; Yuma, Colo.
Religion: Lutheran - Missouri Synod
Family: Wife, Jaime Gardner; one child
Education: Colorado State U., B.A. 1997 (political science); U. of Colorado, J.D.
2001
Career: Lawyer; congressional aide; agricultural advocacy organization spokesman;
farm equipment parts dealer
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Betsy Markey, D
Political Highlights: Colo. House, 2005-present
112th Committees:
Rep. Mike Pompeo (R–Kan.)
4th District, South central -- Wichita
Pronounced: pom-PAY-oh
Residence: Wichita
Born: Dec. 30, 1963; Orange, Calif.
Family: Wife, Susan Pompeo; one child
Education: U.S. Military Academy, B.S. 1986 (engineering management); Harvard
U., J.D. 1994
Career: Oilfield equipment company president; aerospace parts manufacturing
company president; lawyer
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Raj Goyle, D, to succeed Todd Tiahrt, R, who ran for Senate
Political Highlights: Republican National Committee, 2008-present
112th Committees:
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Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R–Ill.)
11th District, South Chicago exurbs -- Joliet; part of Bloomington-Normal
Residence: Manteno
Born: Feb. 27, 1978; Kankakee, Ill.
Family: Single
Education: Illinois State U., B.A. 2000 (political science)
Military Service: Wis. Air National Guard 2003-present; Ill. Air National Guard
2001-2003
Career: Information technology services company account representative
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Debbie Halvorson, D
Political Highlights: McLean County Board, 1998-2003
112th Committees:
Rep. Morgan Griffith (R–Va.)
9th District, Southwest -- Blacksburg, Bristol
Residence: Salem
Born: March 15, 1958; Philadelphia, Pa.
Family: Wife, Hilary Griffith; three children
Education: Emory & Henry College, B.A. 1980 (history); Washington and Lee U.,
J.D. 1983
Career: Lawyer
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Rick Boucher, D
Political Highlights: Salem Republican Committee chairman, 1986-88, 1991-94; Va. House, 1994present (majority leader, 2000-present)
112th Committees:
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Democrats
Returning Members
Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D–Calif.)
30th District, West Los Angeles County -- Santa Monica, West Hollywood, part of Los Angeles
Residence: Beverly Hills
Born: Sept. 12, 1939; Los Angeles, Calif.
Religion: Jewish
Family: Wife, Janet Waxman; two children
Education: U. of California, Los Angeles, B.A. 1961 (political science), J.D. 1964
Career: Lawyer
Political Highlights: Calif. Assembly, 1968-74
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce - Ranking Member
Rep. John D. Dingell (D–Mich.)
15th District, Southeast -- Ann Arbor, Taylor, parts of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights, Ypsilanti
Residence: Dearborn
Born: July 8, 1926; Colorado Springs, Colo.
Family: Wife, Debbie Dingell; four children
Education: Georgetown U., B.S. 1949 (chemistry), J.D. 1952
Career: County prosecutor
112th Committees:
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Rep. Edward J. Markey (D–Mass.)
7th District, Northwest Boston suburbs -- Framingham
Residence: Malden
Born: July 11, 1946; Malden, Mass.
Family: Wife, Susan Blumenthal
Education: Boston College, B.A. 1968, J.D. 1972
Career: Lawyer
Political Highlights: Mass. House, 1973-77
112th Committees:
• Natural Resources – Ranking Member
Rep. Edolphus Towns (D–N.Y.)
10th District, Part of Brooklyn -- Bedford-Stuyvesant, Canarsie, Downtown Brooklyn, East New
York
Residence: Brooklyn
Born: July 21, 1934; Chadbourn, N.C.
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, Gwendolyn Towns; two children
Education: North Carolina A&T State U., B.S. 1956; Adelphi U., M.S.W. 1973
Career: Professor; hospital administrator
Political Highlights: Brooklyn Borough deputy president, 1976-82
112th Committees:
• Oversight & Government Reform
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Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D–N.J.)
6th District, East central -- New Brunswick, Plainfield, part of Edison
Pronounced: puh-LOAN
Residence: Long Branch
Born: Oct. 30, 1951; Long Branch, N.J.
Family: Wife, Sarah Pallone; three children
Education: Middlebury College, B.A. 1973 (history & French); Tufts U., M.A. 1974
(international relations); Rutgers U., J.D. 1978
Career: Lawyer
Political Highlights: Long Branch City Council, 1982-88; N.J. Senate, 1984-88
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Health - Ranking Member)
Rep. Eliot L. Engel (D–N.Y.)
17th District, North Bronx; part of Westchester and Rockland counties -- Mount Vernon, part of
Yonkers
Residence: Bronx
Born: Feb. 18, 1947; Bronx, N.Y.
Religion: Jewish
Family: Wife, Patricia Ennis Engel; three children
Education: Hunter-Lehman College, B.A. 1969 (history); City U. of New York,
Lehman College, M.A. 1973 (guidance & counseling); New York Law School, J.D.
1987
Career: Teacher; guidance counselor
Political Highlights: Bronx Democratic district leader, 1974-77; N.Y. Assembly, 1977-88
112th Committees:
• Foreign Affairs
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Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D–Ill.)
1st District, Chicago -- South Side and southwest
Residence: Chicago
Born: Nov. 23, 1946; Albany, Ga.
Family: Wife, Carolyn Rush; five children (one deceased)
Education: Roosevelt U., B.A. 1973 (political science); U. of Illinois, Chicago,
attended 1977 (political science), M.A. 1994 (political science); McCormick Theological
Seminary, M.A. 1998 (theological studies)
Career: Insurance broker; political activist
Political Highlights: Candidate for Chicago City Council, 1975; sought Democratic nomination for Ill.
House, 1978; Chicago City Council, 1983-93; candidate for mayor of Chicago, 1999
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Energy & Power - Ranking Member)
• Education and the Workforce
Rep. Gene Green (D–Texas)
29th District, Part of Houston and eastern suburbs -- most of Pasadena and Baytown
Residence: Houston
Born: Oct. 17, 1947; Houston, Texas
Religion: Methodist
Family: Wife, Helen Albers Green; two children
Education: U. of Houston, B.B.A. 1971; Bates College of Law, attended 1977
Career: Lawyer
Political Highlights: Texas House, 1973-85; Texas Senate, 1985-92
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Environment & Economy - Ranking Member)
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Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D–Calif.)
14th District, Southern San Mateo and northwestern Santa Clara counties; most of Santa Cruz
County
Pronounced: EH-shoo
Residence: Menlo Park
Born: Dec. 13, 1942; New Britain, Conn.
Family: Divorced; two children
Education: Canada College, A.A. 1975 (English literature)
Career: State legislative aide; homemaker
Political Highlights: Candidate for San Mateo County Community College Board of Trustees, 1977;
Democratic National Committee, 1980-92; San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, 1982-92 (president,
1986); Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 1988
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Communications and Technology – Ranking Member)
Rep. Jane Harman (D–Calif.)
36th District, Southwest Los Angeles County -- Torrance, Redondo Beach, part of Los Angeles
Residence: Venice
Born: June 28, 1945; Queens, N.Y.
Religion: Jewish
Family: Husband, Sidney Harman; four children
Education: Smith College, B.A. 1966 (government); Harvard U., J.D. 1969
Career: Lawyer; White House aide; congressional aide
Political Highlights: U.S. House, 1993-99; sought Democratic nomination for governor, 1998
112th Committees:
• Homeland Security
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Rep. Jay Inslee (D–Wash.)
1st District, Puget Sound (west and east) -- North Seattle suburbs
Residence: Bainbridge Island
Born: Feb. 9, 1951; Seattle, Wash.
Family: Wife, Trudi Inslee; three children
Education: Stanford U., attended 1970; U. of Washington, B.A. 1973
(economics); Willamette U., J.D. 1976
Career: Lawyer
Political Highlights: Wash. House, 1989-93; U.S. House, 1993-95; defeated for re-election to U.S.
House, 1994; sought Democratic nomination for governor, 1996
Committees:
Rep. Mike Doyle (D–Pa.)
14th District, Pittsburgh and some close-in suburbs
Residence: Forest Hills
Born: Aug. 5, 1953; Pittsburgh, Pa.
Family: Wife, Susan Doyle; four children
Education: Pennsylvania State U., B.S. 1975 (community development)
Career: Insurance company executive; state legislative aide
Political Highlights: Swissvale Borough Council, 1977-81 (served as a Republican)
112th Committees:
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Rep. Diana DeGette (D–Colo.)
1st District, Denver
Pronounced: de-GET
Residence: Denver
Born: July 29, 1957; Tachikawa, Japan
Family: Husband, Lino Lipinsky; two children
Education: Colorado College, B.A. 1979 (political science); New York U., J.D. 1982
Career: Lawyer; state public defender
Note: Chief Deputy Whip
Political Highlights: Colo. House, 1993-96 (assistant minority leader, 1995-96)
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Oversight & Investigations – Ranking Member)
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D–Ill.)
9th District, Chicago -- North Side lakefront; Evanston
Pronounced: shuh-KOW-ski
Residence: Evanston
Born: May 26, 1944; Chicago, Ill.
Religion: Jewish
Family: Husband, Robert Creamer; three children
Education: U. of Illinois, B.S. 1965 (elementary education)
Career: Senior citizens group director; consumer advocate; teacher; homemaker
Political Highlights: Candidate for Cook County Commission, 1986; Ill. House, 1991-99 (floor leader,
1994-99)
112th Committees:
53
Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D–Wis.)
2nd District, South -- Madison
Residence: Madison
Born: Feb. 11, 1962; Madison, Wis.
Religion: Unspecified
Family: Dissolved partnership
Education: Smith College, A.B. 1984 (math & government); U. of Wisconsin, J.D.
1989
Career: Lawyer
Political Highlights: Madison City Council, 1986; Dane County Board of Supervisors, 1986-94; Wis.
Assembly, 1993-99
112th Committees:
Rep. Anthony Weiner (D–N.Y.)
9th District, Parts of Brooklyn and Queens -- Forest Hills, Rockaway, Sheepshead Bay
Pronounced: WEE-ner
Residence: Queens
Born: Sept. 4, 1964; Brooklyn, N.Y.
Religion: Jewish
Family: Wife, Huma Abedin
Education: State U. of New York, Plattsburgh, B.A. 1985 (political science)
Career: Congressional aide
Political Highlights: New York City Council, 1992-99; Sought Democratic nomination for mayor of
New York, 2005
112th Committees:
54
Rep. Lois Capps (D–Calif.)
23rd District, Central Coast -- Oxnard, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo
Residence: Santa Barbara
Born: Jan. 10, 1938; Ladysmith, Wis.
Religion: Lutheran
Family: Widowed; three children (one deceased)
Education: Pacific Lutheran U., B.S. 1959 (nursing); Yale U., M.A. 1964 (religion); U.
of California, Santa Barbara, M.A. 1990 (education)
Career: Elementary school nurse; college instructor
112th Committees:
Rep. Charlie Gonzalez (D–Texas)
20th District, Downtown San Antonio
Residence: San Antonio
Born: May 5, 1945; San Antonio, Texas
Family: Wife, Belinda Trevino; one child
Education: U. of Texas, B.A. 1969 (government); St. Mary's U. (Texas), J.D. 1972
Military Service: Texas Air National Guard 1969-1975
Career: Lawyer; teacher
Political Highlights: Bexar County judge, 1982-87; Texas District Court judge, 1988-97
112th Committees:
55
Rep. Mike Ross (D–Ark.)
4th District, South -- Pine Bluff, Hot Springs
Residence: Prescott
Born: Aug. 2, 1961; Texarkana, Ark.
Religion: Methodist
Family: Wife, Holly Ross; two children
Education: U. of Arkansas, Little Rock, B.A. 1987 (political science); Texarkana
Community College, attended 1981
Career: Pharmacy owner; wholesale drug and medical supply company field
representative; aide to lieutenant governor
Political Highlights: Nevada County Quorum Court, 1983-85; Ark. Senate, 1991-2001
112th Committees:
Rep. Jim Matheson (D–Utah)
2nd District, South and east -- part of Salt Lake City, rural Utah
Residence: Salt Lake City
Born: March 21, 1960; Salt Lake City, Utah
Religion: Mormon
Family: Wife, Amy Matheson; two children
Education: U. of California, Los Angeles, M.B.A. 1987; Harvard U., A.B. 1982
(government)
Career: Energy company project manager; environmental policy think tank advocate;
energy consulting firm owner
112th Committees:
56
Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D–N.C.)
1st District, Northeast -- part of Goldsboro, Rocky Mount and Greenville
Residence: Wilson
Born: April 27, 1947; Wilson, N.C.
Religion: Baptist
Education: North Carolina Central U., B.A. 1971 (political science &
sociology), J.D. 1974
Career: Child care center owner; lawyer
Political Highlights: Candidate for Wilson City Council, 1976; N.C. Superior Court judge, 1989-2001;
N.C. Supreme Court, 2001-02; defeated for election to N.C. Supreme Court, 2002; N.C. Superior Court
judge, 2003-04
112th Committees:
• Energy & Commerce (Commerce, Manufacturing & Trade - Ranking Member)
Rep. John Barrow (D–Ga.)
12th District, East -- most of Savannah and Augusta
Pronounced: BEAR-oh
Residence: Savannah
Born: Oct. 31, 1955; Athens, Ga.
Religion: Baptist
Education: U. of Georgia, B.A. 1976 (history & political science); Harvard U., J.D.
1979
Career: Lawyer
Political Highlights: Sought Democratic nomination for Ga. House, 1986; Athens-Clarke County
Commission, 1991-2005
112th Committees:
57
Rep. Doris Matsui (D–Calif.)
5th District, Sacramento
Residence: Sacramento
Born: Sept. 25, 1944; Poston, Ariz.
Religion: Methodist
Family: Widowed; one child
Education: U. of California, Berkeley, B.A. 1966 (psychology)
Career: Lobbyist; White House aide; homemaker; state computer systems analyst
112th Committees:
58
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
Republicans
Returning Members
Sen. Pat Roberts (R–Kan.)
Senior Senator from Kansas
Residence: Dodge City
Born: April 20, 1936; Topeka, Kan.
Religion: Methodist
Family: Wife, Franki Roberts; three children
Education: Kansas State U., B.A. 1958 (journalism)
Military Service: Marine Corps 1958-1962
Career: Newspaper owner; reporter; congressional aide
Political Highlights: U.S. House, 1981-97
112th Committees:
• Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry – Ranking Member
• Finance
Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R–Ga.)
Senior Senator from Georgia
Pronounced: SAX-bee CHAM-bliss
Residence: Moultrie
Born: Nov. 10, 1943; Warrenton, N.C.
Family: Wife, Julianne Chambliss; two children
Education: Louisiana Tech U., attended 1961-1962; U. of Georgia, B.B.A. 1966
(business administration); U. of Tennessee, J.D. 1968
Career: Lawyer; hotel owner; firefighter; construction worker
Note: Deputy Whip
Political Highlights: Sought Republican nomination for U.S. House, 1992; U.S. House, 1995-2003;
U.S. Senate
112th Committees:
• Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry
• Armed Services
• Select Intelligence – Vice Chairman
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Sen. Richard G. Lugar (R–Ind.)
Senior Senator from Indiana
Residence: Indianapolis
Born: April 4, 1932; Indianapolis, Ind.
Religion: Methodist
Family: Wife, Charlene Lugar; four children
Education: Denison U., B.A. 1954; Oxford U., M.A. 1956 (Rhodes scholar)
Career: Manufacturing company executive; farm manager
Political Highlights: Indianapolis School Board, 1964-67; mayor of Indianapolis, 1968-75; Republican
nominee for U.S. Senate, 1974; Sought Republican nomination for president, 1996
112th Committees:
• Foreign Relations - Ranking Member
Sen. Thad Cochran (R–Miss.)
Senior Senator from Mississippi
Residence: Oxford
Born: Dec. 7, 1937; Pontotoc, Miss.
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, Rose Cochran; two children
Education: U. of Mississippi, B.A. 1959 (psychology); Trinity College (U. of Dublin,
Ireland), attended 1964 (international law); U. of Mississippi, J.D. 1965
Career: Lawyer
112th Committees:
• Appropriations - Ranking Member
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Sen. Charles E. Grassley (R–Iowa)
Senior Senator from Iowa
Residence: New Hartford
Born: Sept. 17, 1933; New Hartford, Iowa
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, Barbara Grassley; five children
Education: U. of Northern Iowa, B.A. 1955, M.A. 1956 (political science); U. of Iowa,
attended 1958 (graduate studies)
Career: Farmer
Political Highlights: Republican nominee for Iowa House, 1956; Iowa House, 1959-75; U.S. House,
1975-81
112th Committees:
• Budget
• Finance - Ranking Member
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R–Ky.)
Senior Senator from Kentucky
Residence: Louisville
Born: Feb. 20, 1942; Sheffield, Ala.
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, Elaine L. Chao; three children
Education: U. of Louisville, B.A. 1964; U. of Kentucky, J.D. 1967
Career: Lawyer; congressional aide; U.S. Justice Department official
Note: Minority Leader
Political Highlights: Jefferson County judge-executive, 1978-85
112th Committees:
• Appropriations
61
Sen. Mike Johanns (R–Neb.)
Junior Senator from Nebraska
Pronounced: JOE-hannes (rhymes with cans)
Residence: Omaha
Born: June 18, 1950; Osage, Iowa
Family: Wife, Stephanie Johanns; two children
Education: St. Mary's College (Minn.), B.A. 1971 (communication arts);
Creighton U., J.D. 1974
Career: Lawyer
Elected: 2008 (1st term); Defeated Scott Kleeb, D, to succeed Chuck Hagel, R, who retired
Political Highlights: Lancaster County Board of Commissioners, 1983-87; Lincoln City Council, 198991; mayor of Lincoln, 1991-98; governor, 1999-2005; Agriculture secretary, 2005-07
112th Committees:
• Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs
• Environment and Public Works
Sen. John Thune (R–S.D.)
Junior Senator from South Dakota
Pronounced: THOON
Residence: Sioux Falls
Born: Jan. 7, 1961; Pierre, S.D.
Family: Wife, Kimberley Thune; two children
Education: Biola U., B.S. 1983 (business administration); U. of South Dakota,
M.B.A. 1984
Career: Local governments association executive; congressional aide; U. S. Small
Business Administration official; lobbyist
Elected: 2004 (1st term); Defeated Sen. Tom Daschle, D
Note: Policy Committee Chairman
Political Highlights: S.D. Republican Party executive director, 1989-91; S.D. railroad director, 199193; U.S. House, 1997-2003; Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, 2002; U.S. Senate, 2009
112th Committees:
• Finance
• Commerce, Science & Transportation
• Budget
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New Members
Sen. John Boozman (R–Ark.)
Junior Senator from Arkansas
Pronounced: BOZE-man
Residence: Rogers
Born: Dec. 10, 1950; Shreveport, La.
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, Cathy Boozman; three children
Education: U. of Arkansas, attended 1972; Southern College of Optometry, O.D.
1977
Career: Optometrist; cattle farm owner
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D
Political Highlights: Rogers Public Schools Board of Education, 1994-2001; U.S. House, 2001-11
112th Committees:
• Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
• Commerce, Science and Transportation
Sen. John Hoeven (R–N.D.)
Junior Senator from North Dakota
Pronounced: HO-ven
Residence: Bismarck
Born: March 13, 1957; Bismarck, N.D.
Family: Wife, Mical Hoeven; two children
Education: Northwestern U., M.B.A. 1981; Dartmouth College, B.A. 1979 (history &
economics)
Career: Bank CEO
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Tracy Potter, D, to succeed Byron L. Dorgan, D, who retired
Political Highlights: No previous office; governor, 2000-2010
112th Committees:
• Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
• Energy and Natural Resources
• Appropriations
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Democrats
Returning Members
Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D–Mich.)
Junior Senator from Michigan
Pronounced: STAB-uh-now
Residence: Lansing
Born: April 29, 1950; Clare, Mich.
Education: Michigan State U., B.A. 1972, M.S.W. 1975
Career: Leadership training consultant
Political Highlights: Ingham County Commission, 1975-78 (chairwoman, 1977-1978); Mich. House,
1979-91; Mich. Senate, 1991-94; sought Democratic nomination for governor, 1994; Democratic nominee
for lieutenant governor, 1994; U.S. House, 1997-2001; U.S. Senate, 2011
112th Committees:
• Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry - Chairwoman
• Budget
• Energy & Natural Resources
• Finance
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (D–Vt.)
Senior Senator from Vermont
Residence: Middlesex
Born: March 31, 1940; Montpelier, Vt.
Family: Wife, Marcelle Leahy; three children
Education: St. Michael's College, B.A. 1961 (political science); Georgetown U., J.D.
1964
Career: Lawyer
Political Highlights: Chittenden County state's attorney, 1966-75
112th Committees:
• Appropriations
• Judiciary - Chairman
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Sen. Tom Harkin (D–Iowa)
Junior Senator from Iowa
Residence: Cumming
Born: Nov. 19, 1939; Cumming, Iowa
Family: Wife, Ruth Harkin; two children
Education: Iowa State U., B.S. 1962 (government & economics); Catholic U. of
America, J.D. 1972
Military Service: Navy 1962-1967; Naval Reserve 1968-1974
Political Highlights: Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 1972; U.S. House, 1975-85; sought
Democratic nomination for president, 1992
112th Committees:
• Appropriations
• Health, Education, Labor & Pensions - Chairman
Sen. Kent Conrad (D–N.D.)
Senior Senator from North Dakota
Residence: Bismarck
Born: March 12, 1948; Bismarck, N.D.
Religion: Unitarian
Family: Wife, Lucy Calautti; one child
Education: U. of Missouri, attended 1967; Stanford U., A.B. 1971 (government &
political science); George Washington U., M.B.A. 1975
Career: Management and personnel director
Note: Will retire at end of current term
Political Highlights: Candidate for N.D. auditor, 1976; N.D. tax commissioner, 1981-87
112th Committees:
• Budget - Chairman
• Finance
65
Sen. Max Baucus (D–Mont.)
Senior Senator from Montana
Residence: Helena
Born: Dec. 11, 1941; Helena, Mont.
Family: Engaged to Melodee Hanes; one child
Education: Stanford U., A.B. 1964 (economics), LL.B. 1967
Career: Lawyer
Political Highlights: Mont. House, 1973-75; U.S. House, 1975-78
112th Committees:
• Environment & Public Works
• Finance - Chairman
Sen. Ben Nelson (D–Neb.)
Senior Senator from Nebraska
Residence: Omaha
Born: May 17, 1941; McCook, Neb.
Religion: Methodist
Family: Wife, Diane Nelson; four children
Education: U. of Nebraska, J.D. 1970, M.A. 1965 (philosophy), B.A. 1963
(philosophy)
Career: Lawyer; insurance company executive
Political Highlights: Neb. director of insurance, 1975-76; governor, 1991-99; Democratic nominee for
U.S. Senate, 1996
112th Committees:
• Appropriations
• Armed Services
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Sen. Sherrod Brown (D–Ohio)
Senior Senator from Ohio
Residence: Avon
Born: Nov. 9, 1952; Mansfield, Ohio
Religion: Lutheran
Family: Wife, Connie Schultz; two children, two stepchildren
Education: Yale U., B.A. 1974 (Russian & East European studies); Ohio State U.,
M.A. 1979 (education), M.A. 1981 (public administration)
Career: College instructor
Elected: 2006 (1st term); Defeated Sen. Mike DeWine, R
Political Highlights: Ohio House, 1975-83; Ohio secretary of state, 1983-91; defeated for re-election
as Ohio secretary of state, 1990; U.S. House, 1993-2007; U.S. Senate, 2009
112th Committees:
• Appropriations
Sen. Bob Casey (D–Pa.)
Senior Senator from Pennsylvania
Residence: Scranton
Born: April 13, 1960; Scranton, Pa.
Family: Wife, Terese Casey; four children
Education: College of the Holy Cross, A.B. 1982 (English); Catholic U. of America,
J.D. 1988
Career: Lawyer; campaign aide
Elected: 2006 (1st term); Defeated Sen. Rick Santorum, R
Political Highlights: Pa. auditor general, 1997-2005; sought Democratic nomination for governor,
2002; Pa. treasurer, 2005-07
Committees:
• Foreign Relations
• Health, Education, Labor & Pensions
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D–Minn.)
Senior Senator from Minnesota
Pronounced: KLO-buh-shar
Residence: Minneapolis
Born: May 25, 1960; Plymouth, Minn.
Religion: Congregationalist
Family: Husband, John Bessler; one child
Education: Yale U., B.A. 1982 (political science); U. of Chicago, J.D. 1985
Career: Lawyer; lobbyist
Elected: 2006 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Mark Kennedy, R, to succeed Mark Dayton, D, who retired
Political Highlights: Hennepin County attorney, 1999-2007; U.S. Senate, 2009
112th Committees:
Sen. Michael Bennet (D–Colo.)
Junior Senator from Colorado
Residence: Denver
Born: Nov. 28, 1964; New Delhi, Republic of India
Family: Wife, Susan Daggett; three children
Education: Wesleyan U., B.A. 1987 (history); Yale U., J.D. 1993
Career: School superintendent; investment company executive; laywer; mayoral and
gubernatorial aide
Committees:
68
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.)
Junior Senator from New York
Pronounced: KEER-sten JILL-uh-brand
Residence: Greenport
Born: Dec. 9, 1966; Albany, N.Y.
Family: Husband, Jonathan Gillibrand; two children
Education: Dartmouth College, A.B. 1988 (Asian studies); U. of California, Los
Angeles, J.D. 1991
Career: Lawyer; U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department aide
Appointed: 2009 (1st term); Appointed by Gov. David A. Paterson, D, to succeed Hillary Rodham
Clinton, D, who became secretary of State
112th Committees:
• Armed Services
69
Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural
Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Republicans
Returning Members
Sen. Thad Cochran (R–Miss.)
Senior Senator from Mississippi
Residence: Oxford
Born: Dec. 7, 1937; Pontotoc, Miss.
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, Rose Cochran; two children
Education: U. of Mississippi, B.A. 1959 (psychology); Trinity College (U. of Dublin,
Ireland), attended 1964 (international law); U. of Mississippi, J.D. 1965
Career: Lawyer
112th Committees:
• Appropriations – (Agriculture) Ranking Member
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R–Ky.)
Senior Senator from Kentucky
Residence: Louisville
Born: Feb. 20, 1942; Sheffield, Ala.
Religion: Baptist
Family: Wife, Elaine L. Chao; three children
Education: U. of Louisville, B.A. 1964; U. of Kentucky, J.D. 1967
Career: Lawyer; congressional aide; U.S. Justice Department official
Note: Minority Leader
Political Highlights: Jefferson County judge-executive, 1978-85
112th Committees:
• Appropriations (Agriculture)
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Sen. Susan Collins (R–Maine)
Junior Senator from Maine
Residence: Bangor
Born: Dec. 7, 1952; Caribou, Maine
Family: Single
Education: St. Lawrence U., B.A. 1975 (government)
Career: Business center director; congressional aide
Political Highlights: Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation commissioner, 198791; Small Business Administration official, 1992-93; Maine deputy treasurer, 1993; Republican nominee
for governor, 1994
Committees:
• Armed Services
• Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs - Ranking Member
Democrats
Returning Members
Sen. Herb Kohl (D–Wis.)
Senior Senator from Wisconsin
Residence: Milwaukee
Born: Feb. 7, 1935; Milwaukee, Wis.
Religion: Jewish
Family: Single
Education: U. of Wisconsin, B.A. 1956; Harvard U., M.B.A. 1958
Career: Department and grocery store owner; professional basketball team owner
Political Highlights: Wis. Democratic Party chairman, 1975-77
112th Committees:
• Appropriations (Agriculture – Chairman)
• Special Aging - Chairman
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Residence: Cumming
America, J.D. 1972
112th Committees:
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D–Calif.)
Senior Senator from California
Pronounced: FINE-stine
Residence: San Francisco
Born: June 22, 1933; San Francisco, Calif.
Religion: Jewish
Family: Husband, Richard Blum; one child, three stepchildren
Education: Stanford U., A.B. 1955 (history)
Career: Civic board official
Elected: 1992 (3rd full term)
Political Highlights: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, 1970-78 (president, 1970-71, 1974-75,
1978); candidate for mayor of San Francisco, 1971, 1975; mayor of San Francisco, 1978-89; Democratic
nominee for governor, 1990
112th Committees:
• Select Intelligence - Chairwoman
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Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D–Ill.)
Senior Senator from Illinois
Residence: Springfield
Born: Nov. 21, 1944; East St. Louis, Ill.
Family: Wife, Loretta Durbin; three children (one deceased)
Education: Georgetown U., B.S.F.S. 1966 (international affairs & economics),
J.D. 1969
Career: Lawyer; gubernatorial and state legislative aide
Note: Assistant Majority Leader
Political Highlights: Democratic nominee for Ill. Senate, 1976; Democratic nominee for lieutenant
governor, 1978; U.S. House, 1983-97
112th Committees:
Sen. Tim Johnson (D–S.D.)
Senior Senator from South Dakota
Residence: Vermillion
Born: Dec. 28, 1946; Canton, S.D.
Religion: Lutheran
Family: Wife, Barbara Johnson; three children
Education: U. of South Dakota, B.A. 1969 (government), M.A. 1970 (government);
Michigan State U., attended 1971 (political science); U. of South Dakota, J.D. 1975
Career: Lawyer; county prosecutor; state legislative aide
Political Highlights: S.D. House, 1979-83; S.D. Senate, 1983-87; U.S. House, 1987-97
112th Committees:
• Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs - Chairman
• Energy & Natural Resources (Public Lands & Forests; Water & Power)
• Indian Affairs
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Sen. Ben Nelson (D–Neb.)
Senior Senator from Nebraska
Residence: Omaha
Born: May 17, 1941; McCook, Neb.
Religion: Methodist
Family: Wife, Diane Nelson; four children
Education: U. of Nebraska, J.D. 1970, M.A. 1965 (philosophy), B.A. 1963
(philosophy)
Career: Lawyer; insurance company executive
Political Highlights: Neb. director of insurance, 1975-76; governor, 1991-99; Democratic nominee for
U.S. Senate, 1996
112th Committees:
• Armed Services
Sen. Jack Reed (D–R.I.)
Senior Senator from Rhode Island
Residence: Jamestown
Born: Nov. 12, 1949; Providence, R.I.
Family: Wife, Julia Reed; one child
Education: U.S. Military Academy, B.S. 1971 (engineering); Harvard U., M.P.P.
1973, J.D. 1982
Military Service: Army 1971-1979; Army Reserve 1979-1991
Career: Lawyer
Political Highlights: R.I. Senate, 1985-91; U.S. House, 1991-97
112th Committees:
• Armed Services
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Sen. Mark Pryor (D–Ark.)
Senior Senator from Arkansas
Residence: Little Rock
Born: Jan. 10, 1963; Fayetteville, Ark.
Religion: Christian
Family: Wife, Jill Pryor; two children
Education: U. of Arkansas, B.A. 1985 (history), J.D. 1988
Career: Lawyer
Political Highlights: Ark. House, 1991-95; sought Democratic nomination for Ark. attorney general,
1994; Ark. attorney general, 1999-2003; U.S. Senate, 2009
112th Committees:
• Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs
Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D–Hawaii)
Senior Senator from Hawaii
Pronounced: in-NO-ay
Residence: Honolulu
Born: Sept. 7, 1924; Honolulu, Hawaii
Religion: Methodist
Family: Wife, Irene Hirano; one child
Education: U. of Hawaii, A.B. 1950 (government & economics); George
Washington U., J.D. 1952
Career: Lawyer; city prosecutor
Note: Senate President Pro Tempore
Political Highlights: Hawaii Territorial House, 1954-58 (majority leader); Hawaii Territorial Senate,
1958-59; U.S. House, 1959-63; U.S. Senate, 2010-present
112th Committees:
• Appropriations - Chairman (Agriculture – ex officio)
• Indian Affairs
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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Republicans
Returning Members
Sen. Michael B. Enzi (R–Wyo.)
Senior Senator from Wyoming
Pronounced: EN-zee
Residence: Gillette
Born: Feb. 1, 1944; Bremerton, Wash.
Family: Wife, Diana Enzi; three children
Education: George Washington U., B.A. 1966 (accounting); U. of Denver, M.S. 1968
(retail marketing)
Military Service: Wyoming Air National Guard 1967-1973
Career: Accountant; computer programmer; shoe store owner
Political Highlights: Mayor of Gillette, 1975-83; Wyo. House, 1987-91; Wyo. Senate, 1991-96
112th Committees:
• Budget
• Finance
• Health, Education, Labor & Pensions - Ranking Member
Sen. Lamar Alexander (R–Tenn.)
Senior Senator from Tennessee
Residence: Walland
Born: July 3, 1940; Maryville, Tenn.
Family: Wife, Honey Alexander; four children
Education: Vanderbilt U., B.A. 1962 (Latin American history); New York U., J.D.
1965
Career: University president; White House and congressional aide; lawyer;
education consulting firm chairman; lobbyist
Note: Conference Chairman
Political Highlights: Republican nominee for governor, 1974; governor, 1979-87; Education secretary,
1991-93; sought Republican nomination for president, 1996, 2000; U.S. Senate
112th Committees:
• Appropriations
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Sen. Richard M. Burr (R–N.C.)
Senior Senator from North Carolina
Residence: Winston-Salem
Born: Nov. 30, 1955; Charlottesville, Va.
Religion: Methodist
Family: Wife, Brooke Burr; two children
Education: Wake Forest U., B.A. 1978 (communications)
Career: Marketing manager; kitchen appliance salesman
Elected: 2004 (2nd term); Defeated Erskine Bowles, D, to succeed John Edwards, D, who ran for vice
president
Political Highlights: Republican nominee for U.S. House, 1992; U.S. House, 1995-2005; U.S. Senate,
2009-present
112th Committees:
• Energy & Natural Resources
Sen. Johnny Isakson (R–Ga.)
Junior Senator from Georgia
Residence: Marietta
Born: Dec. 28, 1944; Atlanta, Ga.
Religion: Methodist
Family: Wife, Dianne Isakson; three children
Education: U. of Georgia, B.B.A. 1966 (real estate)
Military Service: Ga. Air National Guard 1966-1972
Career: Real estate company president
Elected: 2004 (1st term); Defeated Denise L. Majette, D, to succeed Zell Miller, D, who retired
Political Highlights: Candidate for Cobb County Commission, 1974; Ga. House, 1977-90 (Republican
leader, 1983-90); Republican nominee for governor, 1990; Ga. Senate, 1993-96; sought Republican
nomination for U.S. Senate, 1996; Ga. Board of Education chairman, 1996-99; U.S. House, 1999-2005
112th Committees:
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Sen. Rand Paul (R–Ky.)
Junior Senator from Kentucky
Born: Jan. 7, 1963; Pittsburgh, Pa.
Family: Wife, Kelley Paul; three children
Education: Baylor U., attended 1984; Duke U., M.D. 1988
Career: Ophthalmologist
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Jack Conway, D, to succeed Jim Bunning, R, who retired
112th Committees:
• Energy and Natural Resources
• Health, Education, Pensions and Labor
• Homeland Security and Government Affairs
Sen. Orrin G. Hatch (R–Utah)
Senior Senator from Utah
Residence: Salt Lake City
Born: March 22, 1934; Pittsburgh, Pa.
Religion: Mormon
Family: Wife, Elaine Hatch; six children
Education: Brigham Young U., B.S. 1959 (history); U. of Pittsburgh, J.D. 1962
Career: Lawyer; songwriter
Political Highlights: ; Sought Republican nomination for president, 2000
112th Committees:
• Finance
• Judiciary
• Special Aging
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Sen. John McCain (R–Ariz.)
Senior Senator from Arizona
Residence: Phoenix
Born: Aug. 29, 1936; Panama Canal Zone, Republic of Panama
Family: Wife, Cindy McCain; seven children
Education: U.S. Naval Academy, B.S. 1958; National War College, attended
1973-1974
Career: Navy officer; Navy Senate liaison; beer distributor
Political Highlights: U.S. House, 1983-87; sought Republican nomination for president, 2000;
Republican nominee for president, 2008
112th Committees:
• Armed Services - Ranking Member
• Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs
• Indian Affairs
Sen. Pat Roberts (R–Kan.)
Senior Senator from Kansas
Residence: Dodge City
Born: April 20, 1936; Topeka, Kan.
Religion: Methodist
Family: Wife, Franki Roberts; three children
Education: Kansas State U., B.A. 1958 (journalism)
Military Service: Marine Corps 1958-1962
Career: Newspaper owner; reporter; congressional aide
112th Committees:
• Finance
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R–Alaska)
Senior Senator from Alaska
Residence: Girdwood
Born: May 22, 1957; Ketchikan, Alaska
Family: Husband, Verne Martell; two children
Education: Willamette U., attended 1977; Georgetown U., B.A. 1980 (economics);
Willamette U., J.D. 1985
Career: Lawyer; state legislative aide
Note: Defeated by Joe Miller, R, in primary election on August 24, 2010. Murkowski ran a write-in
campaign
Political Highlights: Anchorage district attorney, 1987-89; Alaska House, 1999-2002; U.S. Senate,
2010
112th Committees:
• Appropriations
• Energy & Natural Resources - Ranking Member
• Indian Affairs
Sen. Mark Steven Kirk (R–Ill.)
Junior Senator from Illinois
Residence: Highland Park
Born: Sept. 15, 1959; Champaign, Ill.
Religion: Congregationalist
Family: Divorced
Education: Cornell U., B.A. 1981 (history); London School of Economics, M.S. 1982;
Georgetown U., J.D. 1992
Military Service: Naval Reserve 1989-present
Career: Lawyer; U.S. State Department aide; World Bank officer; congressional aide
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Alexi Giannoulias, D, to succeed Roland W. Burris, D, who retired
Political Highlights: No previous office; U.S. House, 2001-10
112th Committees:
• Appropriations
• Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
• Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
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Democrats
Returning Members
Residence: Cumming
America, J.D. 1972
112th Committees:
Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski (D–Md.)
Senior Senator from Maryland
Residence: Baltimore
Born: July 20, 1936; Baltimore, Md.
Family: Single
Education: Mount Saint Agnes College, B.A. 1958 (sociology); U. of Maryland,
M.S.W. 1965
Career: Social worker
Political Highlights: Baltimore City Council, 1971-77; Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, 1974; U.S.
House, 1977-87
112th Committees:
• Appropriations
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Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D–N.M.)
Senior Senator from New Mexico
Residence: Santa Fe
Born: Oct. 3, 1943; El Paso, Texas
Religion: Methodist
Family: Wife, Anne Bingaman; one child
Education: Harvard U., A.B. 1965 (government); Stanford U., J.D. 1968
Career: Lawyer
Note: Committee Outreach Chairman
Political Highlights: N.M. attorney general, 1979-83; U.S. Senate
112th Committees:
• Energy & Natural Resources - Chairman
• Finance
Sen. Patty Murray (D–Wash.)
Senior Senator from Washington
Residence: Seattle
Born: Oct. 11, 1950; Bothell, Wash.
Family: Husband, Rob Murray; two children
Education: Washington State U., B.A. 1972
Career: Parenting class instructor
Note: Conference Secretary; DSCC Chairman
Political Highlights: Candidate for Shoreline School Board, 1983; Shoreline School Board, 1983-89;
Wash. Senate, 1989-93; U.S. Senate, 2009
112th Committees:
• Appropriations
• Budget
82
Sen. Bob Casey (D–Pa.)
Senior Senator from Pennsylvania
Residence: Scranton
Born: April 13, 1960; Scranton, Pa.
Family: Wife, Terese Casey; four children
Education: College of the Holy Cross, A.B. 1982 (English); Catholic U. of America,
J.D. 1988
Career: Lawyer; campaign aide
Elected: 2006 (1st term); Defeated Sen. Rick Santorum, R
Political Highlights: Pa. auditor general, 1997-2005; sought Democratic nomination for governor,
2002; Pa. treasurer, 2005-07
112th Committees:
Sen. Kay Hagan (D–N.C.)
Junior Senator from North Carolina
Residence: Greensboro
Born: May 26, 1953; Shelby, N.C.
Family: Husband, Chip Hagan; three children
Education: Florida State U., B.A. 1975 (American studies); Wake Forest U., J.D.
1978
Career: Homemaker; bank executive
Elected: 2008 (1st term); Defeated Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R
Political Highlights: N.C. Senate, 1999-2009
112th Committees:
• Armed Services (Airland; Personnel; Seapower)
• Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (Children & Families; Employment & Workplace Safety)
• Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
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Sen. Jeff Merkley (D–Ore.)
Junior Senator from Oregon
Residence: Portland
Born: Oct. 24, 1956; Eugene, Ore.
Religion: Lutheran
Family: Wife, Mary Sorteberg; two children
Education: Stanford U., B.A. 1979 (international relations); Princeton U., M.P.A.
1982
Career: Nonprofit executive; computer repair company owner; Congressional Budget
Office analyst
Elected: 2008 (1st term); Defeated Sen. Gordon H. Smith, R
Political Highlights: Ore. House, 1999-2009 (minority leader, 2003-07; Speaker, 2007-09)
112th Committees:
• Budget
Sen. Michael Bennet (D–Colo.)
Junior Senator from Colorado
Residence: Denver
Born: Nov. 28, 1964; New Delhi, Republic of India
Family: Wife, Susan Daggett; three children
Education: Wesleyan U., B.A. 1987 (history); Yale U., J.D. 1993
Career: School superintendent; investment company executive; laywer; mayoral and
gubernatorial aide
112th Committees:
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D–R.I.)
Junior Senator from Rhode Island
Residence: Newport
Born: Oct. 20, 1955; Manhattan, N.Y.
Family: Wife, Sandra Whitehouse; two children
Education: Yale U., B.A. 1978 (architecture); U. of Virginia, J.D. 1982
Career: Lawyer; gubernatorial aide
Elected: 2006 (1st term); Defeated Sen. Lincoln Chafee, R
Political Highlights: R.I. Department of Business Regulation director, 1992-94; U.S. attorney, 199498; R.I. attorney general, 1999-2003; sought Democratic nomination for governor, 2002
112th Committees:
• Budget
• Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
New Member
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D–Conn.)
Junior Senator from Connecticut
Residence: Greenwich
Born: Feb. 13, 1946; Brooklyn, N.Y.
Religion: Jewish
Family: Wife, Cynthia Blumenthal; four children
Education: Harvard U., A.B. 1967 (political science); Cambridge U., attended 1968;
Yale U., J.D. 1973
Military Service: Marine Corps Reserve 1970-1975
Career: Lawyer; congressional aide; White House aide
Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Linda McMahon, R, to succeed Christopher J. Dodd, D, who retired
Political Highlights: U.S. attorney, 1977-81; Conn. House, 1984-87; Conn. Senate, 1987-91; Conn.
attorney general, 1991-present
112th Committees:
• Armed Services
• Health, Education, Pensions and Labor
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