Bob Packwood
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Robert William Packwood (born September 11, 1932) is an American retired lawyer and politician from Oregon, and a member of the Republican Party. He resigned from the United States Senate, under threat of expulsion, in 1995 after allegations of sexual harassment, abuse, and assault of women emerged.
Quick Facts Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, Preceded by ...
Bob Packwood | |
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Chair of the Senate Finance Committee | |
In office January 3, 1995 – October 1, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Patrick Moynihan |
Succeeded by | William Roth |
In office January 3, 1985 – January 3, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Bob Dole |
Succeeded by | Lloyd Bentsen |
Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee | |
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1985 | |
Preceded by | Howard Cannon |
Succeeded by | John Danforth |
United States Senator from Oregon | |
In office January 3, 1969 – October 1, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Wayne Morse |
Succeeded by | Ron Wyden |
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
In office January 14, 1963 – January 3, 1969 | |
Preceded by | Multi-member district |
Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert William Packwood (1932-09-11) September 11, 1932 (age 91) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | Georgie Oberteuffer
(m. 1964–1991)Elaine Franklin (m. 1998) |
Education | Willamette University (BA) New York University (JD) |
Packwood introduces an amendment to the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 Recorded March 16, 1994 | |
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