Mick Mulvaney
John Michael "Mick" Mulvaney (born July 21, 1967) is an American politician. Mulvaney was the United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland from 2020 to 2021. He was the 44th Director of the Office of Management and Budget from February 16, 2017 to March 2020. He was the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 5th congressional district from 2011 through 2017. He is a member of the Republican Party. Mulvaney served as a member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 16th district (Lancaster and York Counties),[2] from 2009 to 2011.
Mick Mulvaney | |
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| United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland | |
| In office May 1, 2020 – January 7, 2021 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Gary Hart (2017) |
| Succeeded by | Joe Kennedy III (2022) |
| White House Chief of Staff | |
Acting | |
| In office January 2, 2019 – March 31, 2020 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Deputy | Emma Doyle |
| Preceded by | John F. Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Mark Meadows |
| Director of the Office of Management and Budget | |
| In office February 16, 2017 – March 31, 2020[a] | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Deputy | Russell Vought |
| Preceded by | Shaun Donovan |
| Succeeded by | Russell Vought (acting) |
| Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau | |
Acting | |
| In office November 25, 2017 – December 11, 2018 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Deputy | Leandra English Brian Johnson (acting) |
| Preceded by | Leandra English (acting)[1] |
| Succeeded by | Kathy Kraninger |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – February 16, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | John Spratt |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Norman |
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 16th district | |
| In office January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Chauncey K. Gregory |
| Succeeded by | Chauncey K. Gregory |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 45th district | |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Eldridge Emory |
| Succeeded by | Debora Long |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Michael Mulvaney July 21, 1967 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Pamela West (m. 1998) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Georgetown University (BS) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (JD) |
He is the first Republican to represent South Carolina's 5th district since 1883.[3] On December 16, 2016, it was reported that Presidential-Elect Donald Trump has selected Mulvaney as Director of the Office of Management and Budget.[4] On February 16, 2017, the Senate confirmed him, 51-49.[5]
In November 2017, Trump controversially appointed Mulvaney as Acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.[6]
On December 14, 2018, Trump hired Mulvaney as White House Chief of Staff-designate in an acting capacity.[7]
In March 2020, President Trump nominated Mulvaney to be United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland. In January 2021, Mulvaney resigned as Special Envoy for Northern Ireland following the storming of the U.S. Capitol.[8]
Early life
changeMulvaney was born in Alexandria, Virginia. He grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, before moving to Indian Land, South Carolina.[9] He studied at Charlotte Catholic High School and then Georgetown University.
U.S. House of Representatives (2011–2017)
changeElections
changeMulvaney ran against Democratic incumbent John Spratt for South Carolina's 5th congressional district. The race was highlighted by Mitt Romney's Free and Strong America PAC's "Take Congress Back: 10 in '10" initiative as one of the top 10 House challenger races.[10] He defeated Spratt, who had held the seat since 1983, with 55% of the vote.[11]
Mulvaney won re-election to a second term, by defeating Democrat Joyce Knott 56%–44%.[12] He won re-election to a third term, by defeating Democrat Tom Adams, a Fort Mill Town Council[13] member, 59%–41%. Mulvaney was re-elected to a fourth term, winning over 59% of the vote.[14]
Tenure
changeMulvaney aligned himself with the Tea Party movement. On December 10, 2013, Republican Representative Paul Ryan and Democratic Senator Patty Murray announced that they had negotiated the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, a proposed two-year budget deal.[15] In 2015, Mulvaney voted against a government-funding resolution, in part because it included funding for Planned Parenthood.[16] Mulvaney opposed gun control initiatives.
In September 2015, Mulvaney endorsed Kentucky Senator Rand Paul in the 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries.[17]
Director of the Office of Management and Budget (2017–2020)
changeOn December 16, 2016, Mulvaney was announced to have been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to be the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.[18]
Mulvaney's nomination as Director-designate was reviewed in hearings held by the members of the United States Senate Committee on the Budget and the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs then presented to the full Senate for a vote. On February 16, 2017, the Senate confirmed Mulvaney, 51-49.[5]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau controversy
changeTrump appointed Mulvaney to serve as Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Many believe that Trump cannot appoint an Interim director. The dispute has arisen over whether Mulvaney can be so-named under the FVRA or whether a provision of the Dodd-Frank Act controls, which would make the deputy director, currently Leandra English, acting director of the CFPB instead.
The Senate may also resolve the dispute by confirming a permanent replacement once nominated by the President.[6] On November 28, 2017, a federal judge ruled in Trump's favor to allow Mulvaney to continue serving as CFPB Acting Director.[19]
Acting White House Chief of Staff (2019–2020)
changeOn December 14, 2018, Donald Trump named Mulvaney as his acting White House Chief of Staff, replacing John F. Kelly.[7] He was sworn-in on January 2, 2019. He was replaced by Mark Meadows in March 2020.
Special Envoy to Northern Ireland (2020–2021)
changeAfter leaving his Chief of Staff post, Mulvaney was named Special Envoy for Northern Ireland, a role which had last been held by Gary Hart. His swearing-in was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which also prevented him from making a planned trip to Northern Ireland as envoy. He was sworn in via virtual FaceTime call on May 1, 2020.[20] He resigned on January 7, 2021.
Personal life
changeMulvaney has two siblings. He married his wife Pamela West in 1998. They have triplets.[21] He is a Roman Catholic.
Notes
change- ↑ Substituted by Russell Vought as Acting Director during his tenure as White House Chief of Staff from January 2, 2019 – March 31, 2020.
References
change- ↑ "USCA Case #18-5007 Document #1715745" (PDF). United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. January 31, 2018.
- ↑ Chris Cillizza (21 July 2010). "Lindsey Graham's vote on Elena Kagan ensures primary challenge". Political news and analysis. The Washington Post Company. Archived from the original on 4 April 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2010.
- ↑ "Rep. Mick Mulvaney: A freshman's view of Washington".
- ↑ "Trump picks US Rep. Mulvaney to head White House budget office" Archived 2016-12-17 at the Wayback Machine, Reuters via CNBC, December 16, 2016.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "U.S. Senate: Roll Call Vote". www.senate.gov. Retrieved 2017-02-16.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Dayen, David (2017-11-24). "Richard Cordray Sets Up Titanic Struggle For Control of the Consumer Protection Bureau with Last-Minute Move". The Intercept. Retrieved 2017-11-25.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Smith, David (14 December 2018). "Mick Mulvaney named as acting White House chief of staff". The Guardian.
- ↑ "'I can't stay here' — Mick Mulvaney resigns from Trump administration, expects others to follow". CNBC. 2021-01-07. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
- ↑ "MULVANEY, Mick". United States Congress.
- ↑ Paul Conner (October 28, 2010). "Romney stumps in South Carolina as Mulvaney opens lead on Spratt". The Daily Caller. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
- ↑ "2010 General Election". South Carolina State Election Commission. November 18, 2010. Retrieved 2012-05-28.
- ↑ "Mulvaney easily defeats challenger to represent 5th Congressional District". GoUpstate.com.
- ↑ "South Carolina: Haley, Graham re-elected; Scott to finish term". charlotteobserver.
- ↑ "2016 Statewide General Election official results". South Carolina State Election Commission. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ↑ Erik Wasson; Russell Berman (December 11, 2013). "Ryan budget deal gets positive review at closed-door Republican conference". The Hill. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
- ↑ "The madness resumes". The Economist. September 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Rep. Mick Mulvaney endorses Rand Paul for president". Washington Post. September 21, 2015.
- ↑ Shear, Michael (December 16, 2016). "Trump Picks Mick Mulvaney, South Carolina Congressman, as Budget Director". The New York Times. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
- ↑ Rogers, Katie; Bernard, Tara Siegel (28 November 2017). "President Wins Round in the Battle for the Consumer Bureau". The New York Times.
- ↑ O'Donovan, Brien (May 6, 2020). "New US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland sworn in". RTE. Dublin, Ireland: Raidió Teilifís Éireann.
- ↑ "About". Archived from the original on 2017-02-07. Retrieved 2017-02-16.
Other websites
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- Congressman Mick Mulvaney Archived 2017-02-16 at the Wayback Machine official U.S. House site
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Vote Smart
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Mulvaney Appearances on C-SPAN
- Mick Mulvaney at the Open Directory Project
| South Carolina House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Eldridge Emory |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 45th district 2007–2009 |
Succeeded by Deborah Long |
| South Carolina Senate | ||
| Preceded by Chauncey K. Gregory |
Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 16th district 2009–2011 |
Succeeded by Chauncey K. Gregory |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by John Spratt |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 5th congressional district 2011–2017 |
Succeeded by Ralph Norman |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Shaun Donovan |
Director of the Office of Management and Budget 2017–2020 |
Succeeded by Russell Vought |
| Preceded by John F. Kelly |
White House Chief of Staff Acting 2019–2020 |
Succeeded by Mark Meadows |
| Government offices | ||
| Preceded by Leandra English Acting |
Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting 2017–2018 |
Succeeded by Kathy Kraninger |
| Diplomatic posts | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Gary Hart2017 |
United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland 2020–2021 |
Vacant Title next held by Joe Kennedy III2022 |
| Order of Precedence of the United States of America | ||
| Preceded by Thomas Hartnett as Former US Representative |
Order of precedence of the United States as Former US Representative |
Succeeded by Robert Hurt as Former US Representative |