Steve Symms
Steven Douglas Symms (born April 23, 1938) is an American retired Republican politician. He was a four-term congressman from 1973 to 1981 and a two-term U.S. Senator from 1981 to 1993, representing Idaho.[6]
Steve Symms | |
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| United States Senator from Idaho | |
| In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Church |
| Succeeded by | Dirk Kempthorne |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Jim McClure |
| Succeeded by | Larry Craig |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Steven Douglas Symms April 23, 1938 Nampa, Idaho, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Loretta E. Mathes Fuller (b. 1939, m.1992)[1] Frances E. Stockdale[2] Symms (b. 1937) (m.1959–90, divorce)[3][4] |
| Children | 4[5] |
| Residence | Caldwell |
| Alma mater | University of Idaho |
| Profession | Agriculture, lobbyist |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  U.S. Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1960–1963 |
| Rank |  First Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | Cold War |
References
- ↑ "Mathes Family in America, 538: Loretta Aileen Mathes Fuller". Genealogy.com. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ↑ Symms wants to divorce estranged wife. Moscow. December 6, 1989. p. 12A. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2026&dat=19891206&id=giYuAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ttAFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6575,855565.
- ↑ Senator Steve Symms to marry ex-aide. April 13, 1991. p. 2A. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19910413&id=iz8gAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AnsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5267,3128908.
- ↑ Dennis, Anita (June 13, 1991). Fran Symms picks up pieces after divorce. Moscow. p. 1A. https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=6pMrAAAAIBAJ&sjid=q9AFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2824%2C1581338.
- ↑ "Idaho Senator Separates From His Wife". AP News Archive. Associated Press. June 3, 1987. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ↑ "Idaho teachers attack Symms' voting record". Spokane Chronicle. October 14, 1986. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1345&dat=19861014&id=7kFYAAAAIBAJ&sjid=y_kDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4745,2895012. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
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