Steve Symms
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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]
Quick Facts United States Senator from Idaho, Preceded by ...
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 (1938-04-23) April 23, 1938 (age 86) 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 |
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