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Charlie Stenholm
Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee
In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2005
Preceded by
Kika de la Garza
Succeeded by
Collin Peterson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 17th district
In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 2005
Preceded by
Omar Burleson
Succeeded by
Randy Neugebauer (Redistricting)
Personal details
Born
Charles Walter Stenholm
(1938-10-26)October 26, 1938 Stamford, Texas, U.S.
Died
May 17, 2023(2023-05-17) (aged 84) Granbury, Texas, U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Education
Tarleton State University Texas Tech University (BS, MS)
Charles Walter Stenholm (October 26, 1938 – May 17, 2023) was an American businessman and Democratic Party politician from a rural district of the state of Texas. After establishing himself as owner-operator of a large cotton farm, he entered politics and was elected to Congress in his first run for office. Stenholm was a Democratic Party member of the United States House of Representatives for 13 terms, representing Texas's 17th congressional district from 1979 to 2005.
He was known for his conservative social positions, helping garner conservative Democratic support for President Ronald Reagan's tax cuts in 1981, and gaining passage of a new farm bill in 2002 that doubled farm subsidies for Texas agribusiness. In 1992 he supported an amendment to require the federal government to have balanced budgets. He prioritized rural and agriculture issues and is considered one of the leading architects of federal farm policy.
After leaving Congress when defeated by a Republican in 2004, Stenholm stayed in Washington, DC. He worked as a lobbyist for food and agricultural interests, primarily with Olsson Frank Weeda, a law and lobbying firm in Washington, DC.
Charles Walter Stenholm (October 26, 1938 – May 17, 2023) was an American businessman and Democratic Party politician from a rural district of the state...
the pinnacle of the group's power so far." The Economist quoted Charlie Stenholm, a founding Blue Dog, as stating that "This is the first year for the new...
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each side allotted a three-hour time slot. On the President's behalf, Charles Ruff, counsel to Clinton declared: There is only one question before you...
resolution. Five Democrats (Virgil Goode, Ralph Hall, Paul McHale, CharlesStenholm and Gene Taylor) voted for the first three articles of impeachment...
debate of H.R. 4577, as described in note 69 below, Representative CharlesStenholm (D-TX) stated H.R. 5660 was "broadly supported" by the Administration...
Agriculture (Chair: Larry Combest, Vice Chair: Bill Barrett, Ranking Member: CharlesStenholm) Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry (Chair: Bob...
previously co-chaired by William Frenzel (R-MN), Timothy Penny (I-MN), and CharlesStenholm (D-TX), all former Congressional representatives. The organization's...
Administrative Officer: James M. Eagen III Clerk: Jeff Trandahl Parliamentarian: Charles W. Johnson Reading Clerks: Mary Kevin Niland (D) Paul Hays (R) Sergeant...
the House Democratic Caucus to succeed former Texas congressman Charlie Stenholm as the ranking member on the Committee on Agriculture. He became the committee's...
Succeeded by Steve Southerland Party political offices Preceded by CharlesStenholm Chair of the Blue Dog Coalition for Policy 2001–2003 Served alongside:...
from Tennessee (Class 2) 1994 Succeeded by Houston Gordon Preceded by CharlesStenholm Chair of the Blue Dog Coalition for Policy 2005–2007 Served alongside:...
1977 5th Dallas Elected in 1972. Retired to run for U.S. Senator. CharlesStenholm Democratic January 3, 1979 – January 3, 2005 17th Stamford Elected...
Charlie Melancon narrowly defeated Billy Tauzin III. In the 7th district, Charles Boustany defeated Willie Mount. Thus, both seats switched to the opposite...
Administration 1999–2001 Served alongside: Chris John (Communications), CharlesStenholm (Policy) Succeeded by Chris John U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)...
Incumbent Democrat Silvestre Reyes ran for re-election. Incumbent Democrat CharlesStenholm was redistricted to the 19th District. Democratic representative Chet...
Livestock, Dairy and Poultry (Chair: Charles W. Stenholm; Ranking Member: Steve Gunderson) Peanuts and Tobacco (Chair: Charles Hatcher; Ranking Member: Larry...
a full term in 2004, facing 26-year incumbent Democrat CharlesStenholm of Abilene. Stenholm had previously represented the Abilene-based 17th District...
1990 Robert Krasner, from 1990 Comptroller General of the United States: Charles A. Bowsher Director of the Congressional Budget Office: James L. Blum Jr...
Ranking Member) General Farm Commodities (Bill Barrett, Chair; Charles W. Stenholm, Ranking Member) Livestock, Dairy and Poultry (Steve Gunderson, Chair;...
Foreign Relations (Chair: Charles H. Percy; Ranking Member: Claiborne Pell) International Economic Policy (Chair: Charles Mathias; Ranking Member: Chris...
Columbia (Chair: Charles Mathias; Ranking Member: Thomas F. Eagleton) Energy, Nuclear Proliferation and Federal Services (Chair: Charles H. Percy; Ranking...
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