Barbara Mikulski
Barbara Ann Mikulski (July 20, 1936) was an American politician. In January 2007, she became the senior United States Senator from Maryland. She is a member of the U.S. Democratic Party.[1] Mikulski was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1986.[1] She was elected to the Senate in 1986. Mikulski is the longest serving woman in the history of the United States Congress.[2]
Barbara Mikulski | |
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| File:Barbara Mikulski official portrait c. 2011.jpg | |
| United States Senator from Maryland | |
| In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Mathias |
| Succeeded by | Chris Van Hollen |
| Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee | |
| In office December 17, 2012 – January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Inouye |
| Succeeded by | Thad Cochran |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Sarbanes |
| Succeeded by | Ben Cardin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Barbara Ann Mikulski July 20, 1936 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Alma mater | Mount Saint Agnes College University of Maryland, Baltimore |
| Signature | Barbara Mikulski's signature |
| Website | Senate website |
Senator Mikulski retired in 2017.
Mikulski was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
Barbara Mikulski Media
- Charlesmathiasjr.jpg
Mikulski challenged Charles Mathias for his Senate seat in 1974.
- Barbara Mikulski visits with patient at the Air Force hospital, 12 Jul 1980.jpg
Mikulski speaking to a patient at a military hospital, 1980.
- Rep. Hoyer and Sen. Mikulski present photo to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, May 8, 2007.jpg
Mikulski with Steny Hoyer presenting a photo to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in Greenbelt, Maryland
- SecDef joins Sen. Barbara Milkuski for press event (Pic 3).jpg
Mikulski at a press conference
- Mikulski, Bond, and Pierce at Alzheimer's Press Conference.jpg
Senator Mikulski joins Senator Kit Bond and actor David Hyde Pierce in promoting awareness of Alzheimer's disease.
- Barbara Mikulski DNC 2008.jpg
Mikulski speaks at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
- Sen Mikulski at New Horizons Pluto Flyby.jpg
Senator Mikulski at New Horizons Pluto Flyby, 2015
