Gresham Barrett
Gresham Barrett | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 3rd district | |
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Lindsey Graham |
Succeeded by | Jeff Duncan |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
In office January 13, 1997 – January 3, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Bradley Dewitt Cain |
Succeeded by | Bill Whitmire |
Personal details | |
Born | James Gresham Barrett February 14, 1961 Westminster, South Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Natalie Finley[1] |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Westminster, South Carolina |
Alma mater | The Citadel (BS) |
Occupation | Furniture store owner |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army (field artillery) |
Years of service | 1983–1987 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 1st Cavalry Division |
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James Gresham Barrett (born February 14, 1961) is an American politician who served as the
Early life, education, and business career
Barrett was born in
South Carolina legislature
He was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives and served from 1996 to 2002,[4] and was assigned to the Education and Public Works Committee, Labor Commerce and Industry Committee, Rules Committee, and the School Choice Ad Hoc Committee.[citation needed] He was also the Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee on Urban Growth.[citation needed] During the 2000 Presidential Election Barrett was a member of the George W. Bush for President South Carolina State Steering Committee.[6]
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
Barrett won a congressional seat in 2002 to replace
Tenure
Barrett missed 571 votes as of March 31, 2010, more than any other member of the 111th House and totalling 43% of the votes since the beginning of this term.[10][11]
According to the National Journal Barrett was among the most conservative members of the U.S. House of Representatives.[12] He was endorsed by the National Rifle Association,[13] National Right to Life Committee,[14] and the National Federation of Independent Business.[15]
In July 2006, Barrett was one of 33 members of the House of Representatives to vote against renewal of the
Barrett is a staunch advocate of a federal prohibition of
In 2003, Barrett introduced the Stop Terrorist Entry Program Act (STEP). The STEP Act updates and amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to bar the admission of individuals from countries listed by the Department of State as State Sponsors of Terrorism. The STEP Act, as introduced in 2003, would not only bar citizens from the list from ever entering the United States, but would also deport non-immigrant visa holders legally residing in the United States that are citizens of countries on the list.
Committee assignments
- Committee on Financial Services[24]
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government-Sponsored Enterprises
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Committee on Foreign Affairs[24]
- Subcommittee on Europe
- Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade
- Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia
- Committee on Standards of Official Conduct[24]
2010 gubernatorial election
In March 2009, Barrett announced his candidacy for
Personal life
Barrett is married to Natalie Barrett (née Finley) and has three children.
Barrett was named one of The Hill's Most Beautiful People on Capitol Hill for 2008, placing ninth and becoming the only congressperson or elected official in the top 10.[27]
References
- ^ "Gresham Barrett - the Citadel - Charleston, SC". Archived from the original on February 13, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
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ISBN 978-0-89234-117-7.
- ^ a b c d e f Davenport, Jim (March 4, 2009). "Barrett to run for governor". The Post and Courier. Associated Press. Archived from the original on March 5, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2009.
- ^ a b c d "J. Gresham Barrett". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved March 4, 2009.
- ^ a b c "J. Gresham Barrett". Project Vote Smart. Archived from the original on September 10, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2009.
- ^ "2004 Election Report" (PDF). Columbia, South Carolina: South Carolina State Election Commission. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
- ^ "2006 Election Report" (PDF). South Carolina State Election Commission. Retrieved March 4, 2009.
- ^ "2008 General Election". South Carolina State Election Commission. November 21, 2008. Retrieved March 4, 2009.
- New York Times. Archived from the originalon February 15, 2010. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
- ^ "US Congress Votes Database: Members who missed most votes". Washington Post. Archived from the original on May 29, 2010. Retrieved May 31, 2010.
- ^ "2008 House Rankings". National Journal. February 28, 2008. Archived from the original on March 3, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2009.
- ^ "National Rifle Association | Political Victory Fund". Nrapvf.org. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
- ^ "National Right To Life Pac Endorses Gresham Barrett – Targeted News Service | HighBeam Research – FREE trial". Highbeam.com. October 30, 2008. Retrieved August 29, 2010.[dead link]
- ^ National Federation of Independent Business
- ^ "Rep. Gresham Barrett running for South Carolina Governor at Campaign Diaries". Campaigndiaries.com. March 4, 2009. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
- ^ "S.C. Politics Today". Thestatecom.typepad.com. December 31, 2008. Archived from the original on July 8, 2010. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
- ^ "Thomas (Library of Congress): HR 4411". Archived from the original on November 25, 2008. Retrieved August 6, 2008.
- ^ "Thomas (Library of Congress): HR 4777". Archived from the original on October 18, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2008.
- ^ I"BARRETT TO UPDATE AND REINTRODUCE THE S.T.E.P. ACT". House.gov. January 5, 2010. Archived from the original on January 14, 2010. Retrieved January 11, 2010.
- ^ Olbermann, Keith (January 12, 2010). "'Countdown with Keith Olbermann' for Tuesday, January 12th, 2010". NBC News. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
- ^ Meyer, Josh; Nicholas, Peter (December 29, 2009). "Obama calls jet incident a 'serious reminder'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
- ^ McKinley, Jr., James C.; Dao, James (November 8, 2009). "Fort Hood Gunman Gave Signals Before His Rampage". The New York Times. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
- ^ a b c Biography of Rep. J. Gresham Barrett Archived 2009-04-29 at the Wayback Machine
- LCCN 2011929193.
- ^ "Issue One – ReFormers Caucus". Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "50 Most Beautiful People on Capitol Hill 2008 – Top 10". The Hill (newspaper). July 29, 2008. Archived from the original on February 6, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2009.