He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives (19932006). The couple emigrated from Havana, uba, to c new York, eventually settling He called for military intervention in Libya and Syria, though he opposed a 2002 resolution that authorized the use of force against Iraq. Robert is a lawyer by profession and is currently a board member of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The senators wrote of their hope that the subcommittee would support continued funding for Section 4 in Fiscal Year 2020. [4] His father, Mario Menndez, was a carpenter, and his mother, Evangelina, was a seamstress. Bob Menendez 7 Tyrants and dictators have incited hatred against ethnic and religious minorities for centuries in order to consolidate power for themselves. [39], In 2015, Menendez was ranked #1 on The Hudson Reporter's annual Power List of the "Fifty Most Powerful Political Figures in Hudson County". Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Bob Menendez Politician #105240. In 1988, while continuing to serve as mayor, he was elected to represent the state's 33rd district in the New Jersey General Assembly and, within three years, moved to the New Jersey Senate, upon winning the March 1991 special election for the 33rd Senate district. [143] On March 16, 2010, a State Appeals court ruled that the recall petition could proceed. [5] The family subsequently moved to New Jersey, where he grew up in an apartment in Union City. [187] His trial began on September 6, 2017, before Judge William H. Walls of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Constitution. He is a politician and has not engaged in . He has long been an entrenched de facto leader of the Hudson County Democratic machine. In 1976, Menendez married Jane Jacobsen, a teacher for the Union City Board of Education and Union City Public Schools. Finally, you cannot take issue with the militarization of northern Cyprus and then ignore the state security apparatus that oppresses the Cuban people. [189] The case was strongly shaped by McDonnell v. United States, the 2016 Supreme Court decision to dismiss the corruption conviction of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, which narrowed the legal definition of public corruption and made it harder for prosecutors to prove that a political official engaged in bribery. Melgen, along with his family and associates, contributed more than $1m to Menendez and political action committees to help secure the senator's re-election in 2012, according to Federal . His detention is an attack on journalists everywhere. Robert Menendez passed away at age 57 years old on January 26, 2001. In 1974,[citation needed] he was elected to the Union City Board of Education, the youngest candidate to ever win election to the board. [127], Menendez became chair of the Foreign Relations Committee after John Kerry's confirmation as Secretary of State in January 2013. Family Life He divorced from Jane Jacobsen in 2005 after 29 years of marriage; the couple had two children, Alicia and Robert. Afterwards, the couple celebrated with family and some close friends at a small outdoor reception. [86], Menendez voted for the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as a congressman in 1996; on December 18, 2011, he came out in support of, and co-sponsored, the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal DOMA. "[52] After the Capitol was secure and Congress reconvened, Menendez voted to certify the election. Bob Menendez (Robert Menendez) was born on 1 January, 1954 in New York, New York, United States, is a United States Senator from New Jersey. [33] According to a 2005 New York Times op-ed, "Since entering politics as a corruption-fighting mayor of Union City, N.J., Mr. Menendez has become a proponent of business as usual. WASHINGTON Even by the flexible standards of Washington's hired legal guns, Abbe Lowell's most recent move was striking. The bill was intended to respond to the Virginia Beach shooting, where the perpetrator used a .45-caliber handgun with multiple extended magazines and a suppressor. Senator Bob Menendez says that the work of helping Ukraine has only just begun Vladimir Putin must be held accountable for victimising the Ukrainian people, argues the chairman of the Senate. His trial began in September 2017, and two months later it ended in a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a verdict. "[123][124] According to critics, the aid could be used in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. [148], In 2010, The Wall Street Journal reported that Menendez had written to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke,[149] asking him to approve an acquisition that would rescue from the prospect of receivership a New Jersey bank, First Bank Americano, operated by Menendez donors. But this time, however, he has set his sights even higher and has become the first Republican to file to run against US Senator Robert Menendez in the 2024 election. According to two federal officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case, the intern was arrested in front of his New Jersey home on December 6, 2012. A Democrat, he has served as a U.S. In 1992 Menendez ran for the U.S. House of Representatives following redistricting that created the Latino-majority 13th district. After studying law at Rutgers University (Juris Doctor, 1979), he entered private legal practice in 1980. [207], In 2014, Menendez relocated from Union City to Paramus. 3763 (107th): Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (On Passage of the Bill)", Menendez on the move: Corzine appoints replacement in Senate, "U.S. Attorney Emerges as a Legal, and Political, Force", "Corzine Is Said to Have Picked a Replacement", "ON POLITICS; Menendez Wastes No Time In Declaring for the Senate", "The 'Power List' The Hudson Reporter's fourth annual rankings of Hudson County's most influential people", "Sen. Bill Bradley to Retire: Lawmaker Becomes 6th Democrat not to run", "Congressman Rejects Race For the Senate", "U.S. Senate: Committee Assignments of the 116th Congress", Armenian Genocide Marked by U.S. [96], In December 2018, Menendez was one of 42 senators to sign a letter to Trump administration officials Alex Azar, Seema Verma, and Steve Mnuchin arguing that the administration was improperly using Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act to authorize states to "increase health care costs for millions of consumers while weakening protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions." He also served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 till 2006. [6] In 1982, he unsuccessfully challenged Musto for mayor. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Senator Bill Bradley decided to retire in August 1995,[41] Menendez made known his intention to run in the 1996 election for the seat, but eventually dropped out of the race and endorsed Robert Torricelli, the Democrat representing New Jersey's 9th congressional district. "[123], In September 2022, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Menendez criticized the Biden administration for hesitating to impose sanctions on the governments of Sudan and Ethiopia, where many atrocities and war crimes were committed in the Tigray War. "[62] He voted for the DREAM Act in 2007 and was a cosponsor along with 31 other senators in the Act's failed passage in 2010. [208] In 2018, Menendez moved from Paramus to Harrison.[209]. citizens. He continued to hold both offices until March 1991, when he moved from the Assembly to the New Jersey Senate upon winning the special election called following the death of Christopher Jackman. Fun facts: before fame, family life, popularity rankings, and more. In October 2019, Menendez got engaged to Nadine Arslanian, an international businesswoman from Bergen County. A federal official said Friday that charges are expected to be filed against Menendez, whose relationship with donor Salomon Melgen has been under scrutiny for more than two years. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), the highest ranking Latino in Congress, today led his Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution to commemorate the life and legacy of civil rights leader and labor champion Csar Estrada Chvez. U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., broke with Senate decorum Tuesday by calling Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., "racist" on the chamber floor over Johnson's remarks about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. I call for Mr. Aseyev's immediate release. In 1974, at the age of 20, Menendez was elected to the Union City School District's Board of Education. I think it's incredibly important for the Senate to speak on that issue and hopefully speak with one voice. U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez was married earlier this month in a ceremony moved outdoors due to the coronavirus pandemic. The couple had two children, Alicia, a news reporter and Robert. [23], Menendez voted for Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists, authorizing the President to use military force in Afghanistan in response to the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. The legislation was a direct response to Dubai Ports World's efforts to purchase Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O) of the United Kingdom, which operates six major U.S. ports. Senator's son emerges as likely successor", "Rob Menendez enters race for Sires House seat", "It's not a date: Murphy gives broad reopening goals, but few specifics", "U.S. BILL. Sen. Bob Menendez makes his way to the Senate Chambers at the U.S. Capitol on August 03, 2022. Menendez helped the organization win designation as a Federally Qualified Health Center in 1998. 397 (109th): Tsunami Orphans and Unaccompanied Children Act of 2005", "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 398 To deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world", "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 20 USA Patriot Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act", "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 570 Financial Services Modernization Act", "H.R. Discover Bob Menendez's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Last updated on Feb 12, 2023. . They are major builders in Jersey City and Hoboken, cities that benefited greatly from projects Menendez helped steer their way. Robert Menendez, a Senator and a Representative from New Jersey; born in New York, N.Y., on January 1, 1954; graduated from Union Hill High School, Union City, N.J., 1972; B.A., Saint Peter's College, Jersey City, N.J., 1976; J.D., Rutgers University School of Law, Newark, N.J., 1979; lawyer, private practice; member of the Union City, N.J., Menendez ran for reelection to a third full term and defeated Republican Bob Hugin on November 6, with 54% of the vote to Hugin's 42%. For his son, the U.S. representative, see, U.S. House of Representatives (19932006), Attempted implication in prostitution scandal. [6][9][10] Menendez was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1980[12][13] and became a lawyer in private practice. degree in Political Science in 1976. "[79], In June 2019, Menendez was one of 44 senators to introduce the International Climate Accountability Act, legislation that would prevent President Trump from using funds in an attempt to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and directing the Trump administration to instead develop a strategic plan for the United States that would allow it to meet its commitment under the Paris Agreement. All three family members are still unforgiving towards Kitty Menendez for what they believed happened to Erik and Lyle. [160] The Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement had been aware of the man as early as October 2012 but according to the Associated Press, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) instructed their agents not to arrest the man until after Election Day. [145] He appealed the ruling. He was notably more liberal on environmental and domestic issues. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. The therapist reached out to Erik soon after the murders . [161][162], In May 2014, Menendez received an award for Political Courage at a gala organized by the American Friends of Likud, where he reaffirmed the strong alliance between the U.S. and Israel and said, "several thousands of years of history lead to an undeniable conclusion: the reestablishment of the State of Israel in modern times is a political reality with roots going back to the time of Abraham and Sarah and historical texts and artifacts". The Turkish delegation last week met with several senators and members of the House of Representatives, among them Ron Johnson and Jim Risch from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee chaired by Menendez. He assumed office on January 18, 2006. However, his second bid, in 1986, was successful, and he held the post until 1992. "[151] Former federal bank regulator William K. Black called the letter "grotesquely inappropriate" and said that "the letter crossed an unofficial line by asking regulators to approve an application instead of simply asking that it be given consideration. border, and supported Senate Amendment 4775, which would have appropriated $1.8 billion for the construction of 370 miles (600km) of triple-layered fencing, and 461 miles (742km) of vehicle barriers along parts of the Southwest. 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WASHINGTON - U.S. [54], Menendez is an "aggressive advocate" of immigration reform,[55][56] calling it the "civil rights issue of our time". The database was leaked to an international group of legislators called the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, which includes Sens. In 2015 Menendez was indicted on federal corruption charges for allegedly failing to report numerous gifts from a political donor on whose behalf he interceded with various government agencies. [173] Menendez's office called the allegations "manufactured" by a "right-wing blog" as a politically motivated smear. [139], In 2009, Menendez succeeded Senator Chuck Schumer of New York as chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. The senior senator from New Jersey and the ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Menendez celebrated with his family and some close friends at a small outdoor reception necessitated by COVID-19. Rob Menendez's push to follow in his father's footsteps is hardly unprecedented. [71][72], On January 28, 2013, Menendez was a member of a bipartisan group of eight senators that announced principles for comprehensive immigration reform (CIR). The amendment failed with 213 votes in favor and 215 votes against. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. In the midterm elections held on November 7, near the end of his one-year appointment, Menendez ran to retain his Senate seat. $14,250. Senators Are Unconstitutional", "Court kills Robert Menendez recall push", "Senator Prodded Fed to Aid Ailing Bank From Home State", "Menendez Sought Bank Bailout For Campaign Contributors", "U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez defends bailout request for struggling BankAmericano in Elizabeth", "Lesniak, other insiders got loans at failed bank", "In Act of Defiance, Democrat Stalls Obama Choice for Court", "Senator Says His Concerns With Nominee Aren't Personal", "Feds tell Sen. 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Bob Menendez over taking gifts and advocating for donor", "The Senate just smacked down one of its own", "Senate Ethics Committee Admonition Letter", "School 3 in West New York renamed after Sen. Robert Menendez", "Greek President Decorated Menendez with the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour", "Greek honor for US Senator | eKathimerini.com", "US senator awarded Cyprus' highest order of merit | Cyprus Mail", "Friend of Cyprus US senator Robert Menendez in Cyprus on Monday", " . Updates? Critics of Menendez pointed out the surprising Democratic loss in the 2010 Massachusetts Senate special election that followed the death of Ted Kennedy; Menendez's lower-key, more cautious management style; and problems caused by retirements in Indiana and elsewhere. His current term ends on January 3, 2025. Dozens of members of political dynasties have been elected to Congress, from Prescott and George H.W. Associated With He succeeded John Kerry as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in 2013. "Senator Menendez" redirects here. However, three months later the Senate Ethics Committee severely admonished Menendez and ordered him to repay the fair market value of all impermissible gifts not already repaid. In November 2018 he was elected to a third term in the Senate. 3 in his honor; it is now known as Robert Menendez Elementary School. WASHINGTON - U.S. Menendez blamed Trump and Republicans who supported Trump's baseless claims of voter fraud for inciting the attack. In January 2006 Gov. [36][37] Corzine's decision to appoint Menendez got the support of several Latino groups, including the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. The family subsequently moved to neighboring New Jersey where he grew up in an apartment . Though Menendez, 36, has never previously run for elected office, his family name has long been revered in the district, where his father the formidable senior Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) once presided for more than a decade. [47], On January 6, 2021, Menendez was participating in the certification of the 2021 United States Electoral College vote count when Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol. Candidate self-financing. He attended Union Hill High School, where his speech teacher, Gail Harper, helped him develop as a public speaker. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence", "Democratic senator introduces bill to ban gun silencers", "U.S. "[97], In January 2019, during the 201819 United States federal government shutdown, Menendez was one of 34 senators to sign a letter to Commissioner of Food and Drugs Scott Gottlieb recognizing the efforts of the FDA to address the effect of the government shutdown on the public health and employees while remaining alarmed "that the continued shutdown will result in increasingly harmful effects on the agency's employees and the safety and security of the nation's food and medical products. Bob Menendez, in full Robert Menendez, (born January 1, 1954, New York, New York, U.S.), American politician who was appointed as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate from New Jersey in 2006 and was elected to that body later that year. Sen. 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