Gourt > Regional > North America > United States > Government > Legislative Branch > Senate > Members > Bunning, Jim [R KY]
James Paul David "Jim" Bunning (born October 23, 1931 in Southgate, Kentucky) is an American politician who was a Hall of Fame pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1971. He subsequently entered elective politics and was eventually elected to the United States Senate from Kentucky; he has served there since 1999 as a Republican. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Kentucky's 4th Congressional District from 1987 to 1999.
Education
Jim Bunning graduated from St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati in 1949 and later received a bachelor's degree in economics from Xavier University.
Major League Baseball Career
More on [ Jim Bunning ]
US Senate :: Candidates and Campaigns
![Bunning,_Jim_[R-KY] RSS feed](/images/rss_today.jpg){kind=small}
Congress 110, House vote: Vote 683: H R 6867
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, As Amended. Bill: H R 6867 Vote description: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008 Result: Passed, 368-28, with 38 not voting.
Congress 110, House vote: Vote 682: S 3197
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Bill: S 3197 Vote description: National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act Result: Passed, 411-0, with 22 not voting.
Congress 110, House vote: Vote 681: H R 1424
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Question: On Motion to Concur in Senate Amendments. Bill: H R 1424 Vote description: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Result: Passed, 263-171.
Congress 110, House vote: Vote 680: H RES 1525
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Question: On Agreeing to the Resolution. Bill: H RES 1525 Vote description: Providing for Consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Result: Passed, 223-205, with 5 not voting.
Congress 110, House vote: Vote 679: H RES 1525
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Question: On Ordering the Previous Question. Bill: H RES 1525 Vote description: Providing for Consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Result: Passed, 235-190, with 8 not voting.
Congress 110, House vote: Vote 678: H R 7221
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, As Amended. Bill: H R 7221 Vote description: Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act Result: Passed, 355-61, with 17 not voting.
U.S. Senator Jim Bunning - Official site, featuring biography, services, issues, news center, events, profile of Kentucky, contact information, government links, newsletter, photos, featured story or press release, and positions categorized by topic.
Jim Bunning on the Issues - The Kentucky Senator's voting record and positions on a wide range of matters.
Meta Description: [ Tired of media reports of fundraising and poll results instead of policy issues? At OnTheIssues.org, you can see the view of every candidate on every issue. ]
Project Vote Smart: Senator Jim Bunning - Information from PVS including the Senator's biography, issue positions, interest group ratings, committee assignments, campaign finances, and voting record.
Meta Description: [ Project Vote Smart ]
Yahoo! Elected Officials, Issues and Media: Senator Jim Bunning - Cosponsorship of major legislation, contact details, biography, key votes, staff members, open letters to this U.S. Senator, and campaign contribution data.
