Spencer Bachus
American politician
Spencer Bachus (born December 28, 1947) is an American politician.[1] He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 2015.[1] A member of the Republican Party, he served as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee (2011–2013).
Spencer Bachus | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 6th district | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Ben Erdreich |
| Succeeded by | Gary Palmer |
| Chair of the House Financial Services Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Barney Frank |
| Succeeded by | Jeb Hensarling |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 46th district | |
| In office January 3, 1984 – January 3, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Bryant Melton |
| Succeeded by | William Slaughter |
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Cook |
| Succeeded by | Mac Parsons |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Spencer Thomas Bachus III December 28, 1947 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Linda Bachus |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Auburn University University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Army National Guard |
| Years of service | 1969–1971 |
| Unit | Alabama Army National Guard |
Bachus was born on December 28, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama.[2] He graduated in 1969 from Auburn University. In 1972 he graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law.[1] He is married to Linda Bachus. They have five children.
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Bachus, Spencer T., III". Office of Art and Archives and Office of the Historian, The United States Congress. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.)". CQ-Roll Call, Inc. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
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