Jim McClure (politician)
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For persons of a similar name, see James McClure (disambiguation).
"Senator McClure" redirects here. For other uses, see Senator McClure (disambiguation).
James Albertus McClure (December 27, 1924 – February 26, 2011) was an American lawyer and politician from the state of Idaho, most notably serving as a Republican in the U.S. Senate for three terms from 1973 to 1991. He also served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1973.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Idaho, Preceded by ...
Jim McClure | |
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United States Senator from Idaho | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1991 | |
Preceded by | Len Jordan |
Succeeded by | Larry Craig |
Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources | |
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Scoop Jackson |
Succeeded by | Bennett Johnston |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 1st district | |
In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Compton I. White Jr. |
Succeeded by | Steve Symms |
Member of the Idaho Senate | |
In office 1962–1966 | |
Personal details | |
Born | James Albertus McClure (1924-12-27)December 27, 1924 Payette, Idaho, U.S. |
Died | February 26, 2011(2011-02-26) (aged 86) Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Louise M. Miller[1] (m. 1950) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Idaho State University (BA) University of Idaho (JD) |
Profession | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1942–1946 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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