Jesse Francis Bingaman

Democrat Senator of New Mexico

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http://bingaman.senate.gov

Congresses Served

Senate Terms

January 1, 1943 (82 years old)

Birthday

Served as a United States Senator from New Mexico from 1983 to 2013.
Held the position of 25th Attorney General of New Mexico from 1979 to 1983.
Chaired the Senate Energy Committee and was involved in various other Senate committees, including Armed Services and Finance.
Advocated for environmental issues, focusing on clean energy policies and the protection of wildlife and public lands.
Supported immigration reform that included increased border enforcement and a guest worker program.
Voted against the Iraq War authorization in 2002.
Maintained a pro-rehabilitation stance on crime and was critical of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp.
Supported health care reform, voting for the Affordable Care Act.
Received a 100% rating from pro-choice organizations and was favorably rated by gay rights groups.
Authored a book discussing congressional norms and legislative challenges after leaving the Senate.
Returned to academia as a fellow at Stanford Law School after retirement.