Jim McClure (politician)
James Albertus McClure (December 27, 1924 – February 26, 2011) was an American lawyer and politician from the state of Idaho, most notably serving as a Republican in the U.S. Senate for three terms from 1973 to 1991. He also served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1973.
Jim McClure | |
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Official portrait as U.S. Senator | |
| United States Senator from Idaho | |
| In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Len Jordan |
| Succeeded by | Larry Craig |
| Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources | |
| In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Scoop Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Bennett Johnston |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Compton I. White Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Steve Symms |
| Member of the Idaho Senate | |
| In office 1962–1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Albertus McClure December 27, 1924 Payette, Idaho, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 2011 (aged 86) Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Louise M. Miller (m. 1950) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Idaho State University (BA) University of Idaho (JD) |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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