Education:Saint Peter's University (BA), , Rutgers University, Newark (JD)
Convictions:Bribery (2 counts), , Wire fraud (3 counts), , Extortion (3 counts), , Obstruction of justice, , Being a public official acting as a foreign agent, , Conspiracy (7 counts)[a]
Preceded by:Arthur Wichert
Succeeded by:Bruce Walter
Criminal penalty:11 years in prison
Date apprehended:September 22, 2023
Committee positions:Committee positions Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeIn office, February 3, 2021 – September 22, 2023Preceded byJim RischSucceeded byBen CardinIn office, February 1, 2013 – January 3, 2015Preceded byJohn KerrySucceeded byBob CorkerRanking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeIn office, February 6, 2018 – February 3, 2021Preceded byBen CardinSucceeded byJim RischIn office, January 3, 2015 – April 2, 2015Preceded byBob CorkerSucceeded byBen CardinChair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign CommitteeIn office, January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2011LeaderHarry ReidPreceded byChuck SchumerSucceeded byPatty Murray, In office, February 3, 2021 – September 22, 2023, Jim Risch, Ben Cardin, In office, February 1, 2013 – January 3, 2015, John Kerry, Bob Corker, In office, February 6, 2018 – February 3, 2021, Ben Cardin, Jim Risch, In office, January 3, 2015 – April 2, 2015, Bob Corker, Ben Cardin, In office, January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2011, Harry Reid, Chuck Schumer, Patty Murray
House positions1999–2006:House positions, 1999–2006 Chair of the House Democratic CaucusIn office, January 3, 2003 – January 16, 2006LeaderNancy PelosiPreceded byMartin FrostSucceeded byJim ClyburnVice Chair of the House Democratic CaucusIn office, January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2003LeaderNancy PelosiPreceded byBarbara B. KennellySucceeded byJim Clyburn, In office, January 3, 2003 – January 16, 2006, Nancy Pelosi, Martin Frost, Jim Clyburn, In office, January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2003, Nancy Pelosi, Barbara B. Kennelly, Jim Clyburn