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In 1996, Sessions won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, after a runoff, and then defeated Democrat Roger Bedford 53%–46% in the November general election. He succeeded Howell Heflin (a Democrat), who had retired after 18 years in the Senate, making his victory a Republican pickup in the Senate.
Jun 30, 2020 · It was in his hour of darkness, after his firing, that Sessions received a call from Trent Lott. The former Republican senator from Mississippi knew something about unceremonious downfalls, his ...
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Nov 7, 2018 · Jeff Sessions was sworn in at the White House in early February as the U.S. attorney general. The Senate approved Trump's nominee by a largely party-line vote of 52-47. One Democrat, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, joined Republicans in confirming Sessions.
Jul 14, 2020 · Campaign YouTube. Jeff Sessions was the U.S. Attorney General. He assumed office on February 9, 2017. He left office on November 7, 2018. Sessions ( Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Alabama. He lost in the Republican primary runoff on July 14, 2020.
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Feb 9, 2017 · Former Republican Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama was the U.S. attorney general appointed by President Donald Trump from February 2017 until November 2018.
Feb 9, 2017 · All but one Democrat voted against confirming Sessions, while his Republican colleagues unanimously backed him. The final tally of senators was 52 to 47.
Apr 5, 2024 · On the Web: The New York Times - The Fall of Jeff Sessions, and What Came After (Apr. 05, 2024) Jeff Sessions (born December 24, 1946, Selma, Alabama, U.S.) American lawyer and politician who served as U.S. attorney general (2017–18) in the administration of Pres. Donald Trump. He previously represented Alabama in the U.S. Senate (1997–2017).
