Biography

Leadership: Deputy Whip
Political Highlights: Miss. Senate, 1988-94; U.S. House of Representatives, 1995-2007
Born: July 5, 1951; Pontotoc, Miss.
Residence: Tupelo
Religion: Southern Baptist
Family: Wife, Gayle Wicker; three children
Education: U. of Mississippi, B.A. 1973; U. of Mississippi, J.D. 1975
Elected: 2008
Committee Assignments: Armed Services (Airland; Emerging Threats & Capabilities; Seapower - Chairman); Commerce, Science & Transportation (Aviation Operations, Safety & Security; Communications, Technology, Innovation & the Internet - Chairman; Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries & Coast Guard; Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine); Environment & Public Works (Clean Air & Nuclear Safety; Fisheries, Wildlife & Water; Transportation & Infrastructure); Rules & Administration; Joint Printing
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Roll Call Vitals

District Rating: Safe Republican
House Seniority: 23rd ranked Senate Republican
Twitter: 71,082 followers

Election History

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