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Rep. Jim Cooper (D-TN 5th District)

10th term Democrat from Tennessee 5th District.

Bio

Residence: Nashville

Marital Status: Married (Martha)

Prev. Occupation: Attorney

Prev. Political Exp.: US House, 1983-95, 2003-present

Education: BA University of North Carolina, 1975; BA/MA Oxford University, 1977; JD Harvard University, 1980

Birthdate: 06/19/1954

Birthplace: Nashville, TN

Religion: Episcopal

Percentage in Last Election: 66%

Major Opponent: Gerard Donovan


Contact

Current Elected Office Contact Information

Contact Rep. Jim Cooper via Web Form.

Website: cooper.house.gov


Washington, D.C. Office:

1536 Longworth House Office Building,
District of Columbia 20515-4205
Phone: (202) 225-4311
Fax: (202) 226-1035

Nashville Office: (more district offices)

605 Church Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Phone: (615) 736-5295
Fax: (615) 736-7479



Committee

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Staff

Current Elected Office Staff Members:

  • Chief of Staff: Lisa Quigley
  • Scheduler: Allison Bates

Votes

 

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Letters

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Recent Headlines

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Tyranny of the silent filibuster

Why doesn't Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid force an old-fashioned filibuster that could make Republicans look silly? Because he can't.

Reading the Senate bill out loud

Who would actually read the bill out loud? How can Republicans force a reading? A Q&A on a parliamentary tactic proposed for the health care bill.

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