Dan Burton
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Danny Lee Burton (born June 21, 1938) is an American politician. Burton is the former U.S. Representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district. He represented the 6th district, serving from 1983 until 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party and the Tea Party Caucus.[5]
Quick Facts Chair of the House Oversight Committee, Preceded by ...
Dan Burton | |
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Chair of the House Oversight Committee | |
In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2003 | |
Preceded by | William F. Clinger Jr. |
Succeeded by | Thomas M. Davis |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 5th district | |
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Steve Buyer |
Succeeded by | Susan Brooks |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 2003 | |
Preceded by | David W. Evans |
Succeeded by | Mike Pence |
Member of the Indiana Senate from the 31st district | |
In office December 4, 1980[1] – November 3, 1982 | |
Preceded by | John Mutz[2] |
Succeeded by | William Vobach[3] |
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
In office November 3, 1976 – December 5, 1980 | |
Preceded by | Stanley Clark Boyer[1] |
Succeeded by | Lawrence Buell |
Member of the Indiana Senate from the 19th district | |
In office November 6, 1968 – November 4, 1970 | |
Preceded by | Willie Warren Hill Jr[4] |
Succeeded by | Willie Warren Hill Jr[1] |
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
In office November 9, 1966 – November 6, 1968 | |
Preceded by | Multi-member district[1] |
Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
Personal details | |
Born | Danny Lee Burton (1938-06-21) June 21, 1938 (age 85) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Barbara Logan (Deceased 2002) Samia Tawil (m. 2006) |
Education | Indiana University, Indianapolis Cincinnati Christian University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1956–1962 |
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