Christopher John Dodd is an American lobbyist, lawyer, and Democratic Party politician who served as a United States senator from Connecticut from 1981 to 2011. Dodd is the longest-serving senator in Connecticut's history. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1981.
Chris Dodd | |
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CEO of the Motion Picture Association | |
In office March 17, 2011 – September 5, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Dan Glickman |
Succeeded by | Charles Rivkin |
Chair of the Senate Banking Committee | |
In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Richard Shelby |
Succeeded by | Tim Johnson |
Acting Chair of the Senate Health Committee | |
In office June 9, 2009 – September 9, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Ted Kennedy |
Succeeded by | Tom Harkin |
Chair of the Senate Rules Committee | |
In office June 6, 2001 – January 3, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Mitch McConnell |
Succeeded by | Trent Lott |
General Chair of the Democratic National Committee | |
In office January 21, 1995 – January 21, 1997 Serving with Donald Fowler (National Chair) | |
Preceded by | Debra DeLee (Chair) |
Succeeded by | Roy Romer |
United States Senator from Connecticut | |
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Abraham Ribicoff |
Succeeded by | Richard Blumenthal |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Robert Steele |
Succeeded by | Sam Gejdenson |
Personal details | |
Born | Christopher John Dodd May 27, 1944 Willimantic, Connecticut, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Susan Mooney
(m. 1970; div. 1982)Jackie Clegg (m. 1999) |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Thomas J. Dodd (father) Thomas J. Dodd Jr. (brother) |
Education | Providence College (BA) University of Louisville (JD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1969–1975 |
Unit | United States Army Reserve |
After serving in the House of Representatives from 1975 to 1981, he became a United States Senator representing Connecticut from 1981 to 2011. During the financial crisis of 2008, he served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, making him Connecticut's longest-serving senator.
He married his second wife, Jackie Marie Clegg, in 1999. They have two daughters named Grace and Christina.
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He graduated from Providence College with a bachelor's degree in English literature.
After leaving the Senate, he became the Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America.
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He and Ernest Hollings were both United States Senators.
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● Chris Dodd was born on May 27, 1944 (age 78) in Willimantic, Connecticut, United States ● He is a celebrity politician
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