Jim McClure (politician)
Jim McClure | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Senate Energy Committee | |
| In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Scoop Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Bennett Johnston |
| United States Senator from Idaho | |
| In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Len Jordan |
| Succeeded by | Larry Craig |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Compton I. White Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Steve Symms |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Albertus McClure December 27, 1924 Payette, Idaho, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 2011 (aged 86) Garden City, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Louise Miller (1950–2011) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Idaho State University (BA) University of Idaho (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
James Albertus McClure (December 27, 1924 – February 26, 2011) was an American lawyer and politician from the state of Idaho, most notably serving as a Republican in the U.S. Senate for three terms from 1973 to 1991. He also served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1973.