Robert Menendez
Robert Menendez is an American former politician and lawyer who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate from 2006 until his resignation in 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented New Jersey's 13th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2006. His political career ended after he was convicted in a political corruption case in 2024, making him the first sitting member of Congress convicted of conspiracy to act as a foreign agent.
100 votes
Background
Born
1954-01-01, New York City
Religion
Catholicism
Spouse
Nadine Arslanian Menendez
Children
Alicia Menendez, Rob Menendez
Education
Saint Peter's University, Rutgers University, Rutgers School of Law–Newark, Union Hill High School, Rutgers Law School
Prior Occupations
politician, lawyer, jurist, mayor
Positions Held
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly, Democratic Caucus Chairman of the United States House of Representatives, Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman of the United States House of Representatives, member of a board of education, chief financial officer, Mayor of Union City, New Jersey
Details
Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
New Jersey
Status
Current member
Elected
2023
Sponsored
0 bills
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What this person's job actually involves
Committees
Attendance (of votes on file)
100% (100 of 100 recorded votes)