Jim Inhofe
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Jim Inhofe | |
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United States Senator from Oklahoma | |
Assumed office November 16, 1994 Serving with James Lankford | |
Preceded by | David L. Boren |
Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee | |
Assumed office September 6, 2018[a] | |
Preceded by | John McCain |
Chair of the Senate Environment Committee | |
In office January 3, 2015 – January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Barbara Boxer |
Succeeded by | John Barrasso |
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Jim Jeffords |
Succeeded by | Barbara Boxer |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district | |
In office January 3, 1987 – November 15, 1994 | |
Preceded by | James R. Jones |
Succeeded by | Steve Largent |
32nd Mayor of Tulsa | |
In office 1978–1984 | |
Preceded by | Robert LaFortune |
Succeeded by | Terry Young |
Personal details | |
Born | James Mountain Inhofe November 17, 1934 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Kay Kirkpatrick |
Children | 4 |
Education | University of Tulsa (BA) |
Website | Senate website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
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Years of service | 1956–1958 |
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James Mountain "Jim" Inhofe (born November 17, 1934) is an American politician from Oklahoma. He is the senior senator of Oklahoma to the United States Senate, beginning in January 2015. In February 2022, Inhofe announced his retirement effective next year.[2]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ How the oldest Senate ever is taking a toll on the business of Washington
- ↑ Martin, Jonathan (2022-02-24). "James Inhofe, Oklahoma Senator, Is Said to Plan an Early Retirement". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
Notes[change | change source]
- ↑ Served as acting chairman in the absence of John McCain from December 2017 – September 6, 2018.[1]
Other websites[change | change source]
Media related to Jim Inhofe at Wikimedia Commons
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