Pat Toomey
Pat Toomey (born November 17, 1961) is an American politician. On January 3, 2011, he became the junior U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania. He was in the United States House of Representatives from 1999 to 2005.[1] He retired from the Senate in 2023.
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| United States Senator from Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Arlen Specter |
| Succeeded by | John Fetterman |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 15th district | |
| In office January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Paul McHale |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Dent |
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| Born | November 17, 1961 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Kris Toomey |
| Children | Bridget Patrick Duncan |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Businessman Politician |
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| Website | www |
On October 4, 2020, Toomey announced that he will not run for re-election to a third term in 2022 or for Governor.[2]
Toomey was born on November 17, 1961 in Providence, Rhode Island. He graduated from the Harvard University. He is married to Kris Toomey. They have three children.
On February 13, 2021 Toomey voted that no longer Republican President Donald Trump was guilty of starting the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol. He and six other Republican senators also voted that Trump was guilty. This was after the House of Representatives Second impeachment of Donald Trump.[3]
Pat Toomey Media
Pat and his wife Kris Toomey in 1999
Toomey during the 108th Congress
Toomey speaking at CPAC in March 2014.
Toomey during the112th Congress
U.S. Senate candidate Pat Toomey addresses the Philadelphia Tea Party on April 18, 2009.
References
- ↑ "Toomey, Patrick Joseph". Office of Art and Archives and Office of the Historian, The United States Congress. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ↑ Bender, Jonathan Tamari, William. "Sen. Pat Toomey won't run for reelection or for Pennsylvania governor, sources say". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- ↑ 7 Republicans found Trump 'guilty' of inciting Capitol riot. They explain their vote.. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/7-republicans-found-trump-guilty-inciting-capitol-riot-they-explain-n1257896?icid=recommended. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
Other websites
Media related to Pat Toomey at Wikimedia Commons