Al D'Amato
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Alfonse Marcello "Al" D'Amato (born August 1, 1937) is an American lawyer and former New York politician. He was a Republican. He served as United States Senator from New York from 1981 to 1999. He later founded a lobbying firm, Park Strategies.[1]
Quick Facts United States Senator from New York, Preceded by ...
Al D'Amato | |
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United States Senator from New York | |
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1999 | |
Preceded by | Jacob K. Javits |
Succeeded by | Chuck Schumer |
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs | |
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1999 | |
Preceded by | Donald Riegle |
Succeeded by | Phil Gramm |
Personal details | |
Born | Alfonse Marcello D'Amato (1937-08-01) August 1, 1937 (age 86) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Penelope (m. 1960, div. 1995) Katuria Elizabeth Smith (2004–present) |
Alma mater | Syracuse University (B.S., J.D.) |
Occupation | Attorney |
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Since he left office in 1999, New York has not elected another Republican to the U.S. Senate.