John Porter

John Porter REPRepublican

American politician in Illinois (born 1935)

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John PorterREPRepublican American politician in Illinois (born 1935)
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Age at Death1935-2022
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John Edward Porter (June 1, 1935 – June 3, 2022) was an American lawyer and politician who served as U.S. Representative for Illinois's 10th congressional district from 1980 to 2001.

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Education7 - 7 of 5
University of Michigan
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science
1957
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1953 - 1954
University of Michigan Law School
Juris Doctor
1961
primary school
1953
Past Positions1 - 6 of 6
Member
United States House of Representatives
1980 - 2000
Illinois House of Representatives
1973 - 1979
Republican Nominee
United States House
1978
Republican Nominee
Cook County Circuit Court Judge
1970
United States Army Reserves
1958 - 1964
Attorney
Illinois Bar, United States Court of Claims, and United States Supreme Court
Other Experience1 - 6 of 6
Co Founder
Congressional Coalition on Population and Development
Experience
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Founder and Co Chair
Congressional Human Rights Caucus
Chairman
Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services & Education
Experience
Subcommittee on Military Construction
Experience
Subcommittee on Foreign Operations
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