James Enos Clyburn

Democrat Representative of South Carolina's 6th district

Representative
South Carolina, district 6
January 5, 1993 - January 3, 1995
Representative
South Carolina, district 6
January 4, 1995 - January 3, 1997
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South Carolina, district 6
January 7, 1997 - January 3, 1999
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South Carolina, district 6
January 6, 1999 - January 3, 2001
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South Carolina, district 6
January 3, 2001 - January 3, 2003
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South Carolina, district 6
January 7, 2003 - January 3, 2005
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South Carolina, district 6
January 4, 2005 - January 3, 2007
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South Carolina, district 6
January 4, 2007 - January 3, 2009
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South Carolina, district 6
January 6, 2009 - January 3, 2011
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South Carolina, district 6
January 5, 2011 - January 3, 2013
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South Carolina, district 6
January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015
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South Carolina, district 6
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
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South Carolina, district 6
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
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South Carolina, district 6
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
South Carolina, district 6
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
South Carolina, district 6
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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July 21, 1940 (84 years old)

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Has been serving as the U.S. representative for South Carolina’s 6th congressional district since 1992.
Played a significant role in the Democratic Party’s leadership, including positions as the third-ranking House Democrat and majority whip.
Played a pivotal role in endorsing Joe Biden before the South Carolina Democratic primary in 2020, significantly impacting Biden’s campaign.
Born to a fundamentalist minister and a beautician in Sumter, South Carolina.
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history from South Carolina State University, where he was also a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
Became involved in politics during the 1969 Charleston hospital strike and has a history of civil rights activism.
Was the first African-American to represent South Carolina in Congress since George W. Murray in the late 19th century.
Has been reelected multiple times with no substantive Republican opposition.
Involved in controversy regarding the 2020 Congressional redistricting in South Carolina, accused of working with Republicans to dilute the state’s Black vote.
Has held various leadership positions within the House Democratic Caucus and has been influential in party strategy and policy direction.
Known for liberal stances on issues such as healthcare, education, labor, and the environment.
Introduced the Access for All Americans Act in 2009 to expand access to healthcare.
Has consistently supported increases in minimum wage and labor rights.
Opposed legislation to increase offshore drilling, promoting nuclear energy as an alternative.
Voted against the 2004 presidential election results for Ohio and has been involved in discussions around the Iraq War and comments made by Bill Clinton during the 2008 primary elections.
Voted for the impeachment of Donald Trump and against the impeachment of Bill Clinton.
Has endorsed various Democratic presidential candidates over the years, including a pivotal endorsement of Joe Biden in 2020.
Views on Israel, same-sex marriage, and other social issues have evolved over time.
Married to Emily England Clyburn until her death in 2019, with whom he had three daughters, including Mignon Clyburn who was appointed to the Federal Communications Commission by President Obama.
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2024.