Bob Barr

Republican Representative of Georgia's 7th district

Representative
Georgia, district 7
January 4, 1995 - January 3, 1997
Representative
Georgia, district 7
January 7, 1997 - January 3, 1999
Representative
Georgia, district 7
January 6, 1999 - January 3, 2001
Representative
Georgia, district 7
January 3, 2001 - January 3, 2003

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 1, 1948 (77 years old)

Birthday

Served as a federal prosecutor and U.S. Representative
Gained national prominence as a leader in the impeachment of President Bill Clinton
Authored the Defense of Marriage Act, later overturned and repealed
Joined the Libertarian Party in 2006, served on its National Committee, and was its nominee for President in 2008
Returned to the Republican Party in 2011 and lost a bid for Congress in 2014
Born to a career military officer and lived in various countries during childhood
Attended the University of Southern California, where he developed an appreciation for conservatism
Earned a master’s degree in International Affairs and a J.D. while working for the CIA
Married three times and has children and grandchildren
Advocated for gun rights, originally supported the War on Drugs but later reversed his stance
Initially supported the Defense of Marriage Act but later supported same-sex marriage
Voted for the USA PATRIOT Act with amendments but later expressed regret
Supported the Iraq Resolution but later advocated for U.S. withdrawal
Proposed banning Wicca in the military and advocates for economic freedom and reduced government spending
Involved in controversies, including a fundraising event incident and criticism of the Bush administration’s policies
After leaving Congress, became a vocal opponent of the Patriot Act and advocated for civil liberties
Endorsed the Libertarian Party presidential nominee in 2004 before joining the party
Served on the board of directors of the National Rifle Association
Worked with the Marijuana Policy Project to lobby against the “Barr Amendment” he originally authored
Co-founded the American Freedom Agenda and chairs Liberty Guard
Supports the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
Became an adjunct professor and appeared in the film “Borat”
Endorsed the Free State Project and serves as President of the Law Enforcement Education Organization
Published a book on Bill Clinton’s impeachment and writes columns on political and social issues