Robert Freeman Smith
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| In office 1983–1995 1997–1999 |
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| Preceded by | Denny Smith (1983) Wes Cooley (1997) |
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| Succeeded by | Wes Cooley (1995) Greg Walden (1999) |
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| Born | June 16, 1931 Portland, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
Robert Freeman "Bob" Smith (b. June 16, 1931) in Portland, Oregon, is an American politician.
Smith grew up in Burns, Oregon. He attended Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, graduating in 1953 with an agricultural degree. Smith worked as a rancher until his election to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1960. He served in the state House until he retired in 1972 to return to his ranch. Between 1965 and 1969, Smith was the president of the Oregon Public Land Commission.
Smith, a Republican, was a United States Congressman from Oregon's 2nd congressional district from 1983 to 1995. After a brief retirement, he returned to Congress in 1997. Wes Cooley, the Republican who had succeeded Smith in the House, was involved in a scandal, and Smith ran for his old seat in order to keep it in Republican hands. Smith served just one more term from 1997 to 1999. During his latter term he also served as Chairman of the Agriculture Committee.
[edit] External links
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
| Preceded by Denny Smith |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 2nd congressional district 1983–1995 |
Succeeded by Wes Cooley |
| Preceded by Wes Cooley |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 2nd congressional district 1997–1999 |
Succeeded by Greg Walden |
| Preceded by Pat Roberts |
Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee 1997–1999 |
Succeeded by Larry Combest |
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