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Robert Walter Kasten Jr. (born June 19, 1942) is an American Republican politician. He was a U.S. Representative from 1975 to 1979 and a United States Senator from 1981 to 1993, representing Wisconsin.
Bob Kasten | |
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United States Senator from Wisconsin | |
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Gaylord Nelson |
Succeeded by | Russ Feingold |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 9th district | |
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Glenn R. Davis |
Succeeded by | Jim Sensenbrenner |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 4th district | |
In office January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1975 | |
Preceded by | Nile Soik |
Succeeded by | Jim Sensenbrenner |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Walter Kasten Jr. June 19, 1942 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Sarah Kasten |
Education | University of Arizona (BA) Columbia University (MBA) |
In 1985, Kasten was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Washington, D.C..[1]
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