Dan Burton

Danny Lee Burton (born June 21, 1938) is an American politician. Burton is the former U.S. Representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district. He represented the 6th district, serving from 1983 until 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party and the Tea Party Caucus.^[5]

Dan Burton
Chair of the House Oversight Committee
In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2003
Preceded by	William F. Clinger Jr.
Succeeded by	Thomas M. Davis
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 5th district
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2013
Preceded by	Steve Buyer
Succeeded by	Susan Brooks
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 6th district
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 2003
Preceded by	David W. Evans
Succeeded by	Mike Pence
Member of the Indiana Senate from the 31st district
In office December 4, 1980[1] – November 3, 1982
Preceded by	John Mutz[2]
Succeeded by	William Vobach[3]
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 44th district
In office November 3, 1976 – December 5, 1980
Preceded by	Stanley Clark Boyer[1]
Succeeded by	Lawrence Buell
Member of the Indiana Senate from the 19th district
In office November 6, 1968 – November 4, 1970
Preceded by	Willie Warren Hill Jr[4]
Succeeded by	Willie Warren Hill Jr[1]
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 26th district
In office November 9, 1966 – November 6, 1968
Preceded by	Multi-member district[1]
Succeeded by	Multi-member district
Personal details
Born	Danny Lee Burton (1938-06-21) June 21, 1938 (age 87) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Barbara Logan (Deceased 2002) Samia Tawil ​ (m. 2006)​
Education	Indiana University, Indianapolis Cincinnati Christian University
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1956–1962