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==U.S. House of Representatives== | ==U.S. House of Representatives== | ||
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| − | After longtime [[Republican]] representative Bob Goodlatte of [[Virginia]]'s 6th district | + | After longtime [[Republican]] representative Bob Goodlatte of [[Virginia]]'s 6th district stated in early November 2017 that he wouldn't seek re-election to another House term,<ref>Multiple references: |
*[https://www.cnn.com/2017/11/09/politics/bob-goodlatte-retiring/index.html House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte announces he's not running for re-election] | *[https://www.cnn.com/2017/11/09/politics/bob-goodlatte-retiring/index.html House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte announces he's not running for re-election] | ||
*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-judiciary-committee-chairman-wont-seek-re-election/ House Judiciary Committee chairman won't seek re-election] | *[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-judiciary-committee-chairman-wont-seek-re-election/ House Judiciary Committee chairman won't seek re-election] | ||
Revision as of 04:58, August 30, 2020
| Ben Cline | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Representative from Virginia's 6th Congressional District From: January 3, 2019 – present | |
| Predecessor | Bob Goodlatte |
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) |
| Former Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 24th District From: November 26, 2002 – December 18, 2018 | |
| Predecessor | Vance Wilkins |
| Successor | Ronnie Campbell |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Rocovich |
| Religion | Roman Catholic[1] |
Benjamin Lee “Ben” Cline (born February 29, 1972 (age 54)) is an attorney and conservative Republican currently serving as the U.S. representative from Virginia's 6th congressional district, having been elected in the 2018 midterms to replace the retiring Bob Goodlatte. Cline previously served in the state's House of Delegates from the 24th district from 2002 to 2018.
U.S. House of Representatives
2018 election
After longtime Republican representative Bob Goodlatte of Virginia's 6th district stated in early November 2017 that he wouldn't seek re-election to another House term,[2] Cline announced his run for the seat.[3] He easily won the general election over Democrat opponent Jennifer Lewis by nearly a twenty-point margin.[4]
Tenure
On March 8, 2019, Rep. Cline introduced a bill to crack down on illegal aliens who purchase firearms.[5]
While strongly conservative on most issues in the Democrat-led 116th U.S. Congress, Rep. Cline has been noted for his effectiveness in working with representatives from the other party on numerous non-partisan issues,[6] with several of his sponsored bills having been signed into law by President Trump.
Cline strongly opposed[7] and voted against the sham articles of impeachment brought against Donald Trump.[8]
References
- ↑ Religious affiliation of members of 116th Congress
- ↑ Multiple references:
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ Virginia Election Results: Sixth House District
- ↑ Multiple references:
- ↑ One year on Capitol Hill, Republican Rep. Ben Cline has been effective even while in the minority
- ↑ Multiple references:
- ↑ H Res 755 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors - National Key Vote