U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez was married earlier this month in a ceremony moved outdoors due to the coronavirus pandemic. [165], In April 2019, Menendez was one of 41 senators to sign a bipartisan letter to the housing subcommittee praising the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 4 Capacity Building program as authorizing "HUD to partner with national nonprofit community development organizations to provide education, training, and financial support to local community development corporations (CDCs) across the country" and expressing disappointment that Trump's budget "has slated this program for elimination after decades of successful economic and community development." [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. 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. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Marco Rubio (R-FL). *Includes contributions from other candidate committees. [40], When incumbent U.S. Robert Menendez (/ m n n d z /; born January 1, 1954) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from New Jersey, a seat he has held since 2006. Discover Bob Menendez's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. This is the only home many of them have known and they should be encouraged to pursue the American dream. Menendez concurrently served in the New Jersey General Assembly (198791). Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. These tables list the top donors to candidates in the 2017 - 2022 election cycle. He was elected to the board in 1974 and served until 1978. 27441. [18] He defeated New Jersey Superior Court Judge Fred J. Theemling Jr. in the general election with 64% of the vote. "[196][197] He also received the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III from President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades for "his contribution to promoting human rights, the rule of law, and democracy. The charges against Menendez included bribery, fraud, and making false statements. Right after delivering this year's State of the Union address, President Joe Biden briefly encountered his former Senate colleague, Bob Menendez. *registrants, or active lobbying firm. Afterwards, the couple celebrated with family and some close friends at a small outdoor reception. [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". [108], In 2018, Menendez urged Vice President Mike Pence to enter talks with Ecuador about withdrawing its asylum for Julian Assange. However, his second bid, in 1986, was successful, and he held the post until 1992. [146] Legal experts have debated the constitutionality of a state recall of a federal officeholder. The Armenian Mirror-Spectator. Menendez denied knowing about the allegation of the directive to delay the arrest and only recently learned of the arrest. It was suggested that the Cuban government was determined to generate derogatory information about him and Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Lincoln Daz-Balart because of their anti-Castro lobbying efforts. The charges were dropped in 2018 that made him return to the position. The resolution states the United States "should refuse to make available any current or former diplomat, civil servant, political appointee, law enforcement official or member of the Armed Forces of the United States for questioning by the government of Vladimir Putin". Menendez's Alliance Civic Association ticket, which included future mayor Bruce Walter, won 57% of the vote, beating the reform slate Transformation '86 and the incumbent Union City Together ticket. Robert is a lawyer by profession and is currently a board member of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Others, such as Schumer, defended Menendez's performance, citing the negative political climate. He was the Mayor of Union City from 1986 to 1992 before becoming a New Jersey Congressman in 1993. [143] On March 16, 2010, a State Appeals court ruled that the recall petition could proceed. [140], A group of New Jersey citizens launched an effort to recall Menendez in early 2010. 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. [110] But Menendez criticized Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen,[111] saying, "The Saudi Coalition bears significant responsibility for the magnitude of human suffering and scale of destruction in Yemen. 53. Jon Corzine appointed him to fill a vacant seat in the U.S. Senate. 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. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, were joined by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) in introducing bipartisan legislation to bolster support for families advocating for the release of their loved ones. "[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. Contact information for Robert Menendez includes email address, phone number, and mailing address. He identified chief concerns as "rebuilding alliances, restoring American leadership in international institutions, and addressing complex global challenges like climate change, migration, pandemics like COVID-19." Menendez ( Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent New Jersey. The New York City native, Menendez, was previously married for 29 years to Jane Jacobsen. Last updated on Feb 12, 2023. The average age of a Menendez family member is 75. His father, Mario Menndez, was a carpenter, and his mother, Evangelina, was a seamstress. From 2021 to 2023, he served as a commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. 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., The Justice Department formally handed down an indictment for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez on Wednesday, alleging that the Democrat used his Senate office to promote the interests of friend and. Congressman Frank Guarini, of New Jersey's 14th congressional district, retired after redistricting. [166], Menendez has pushed for a full tax deduction for state and local taxes (SALT). [53] He also called for an investigation into white supremacy in the military. [164], Menendez spearheaded a nonbinding resolution in July 2018 "warning President Trump not to let the Russian government question diplomats and other officials". Bob Menendez is a member of Job: Politician Born in 1954 Born on January 1 Zodiac Sign Capricorn Living In United States Bob Menendez fans also viewed: Cory Booker Politician Donald Trump President George Clooney Actor Hillary Clinton Politician Karunanidhi Politician Mitt Romney Politician Rahul Gandhi Politician Tom Hanks Actor Vijay Mallya citizens. In a lengthy statement . A member of the Democratic Party, he was first appointed to the U.S. Senate by Governor Jon Corzine, and chaired the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations from 2013 to 2015, and again . [181] Melgen also donated a substantial amount of money to Menendez's political campaigns, and prosecutors claim that $750,000 of those contributions were tied to personal benefits Menendez accepted. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) today were joined by members of the NJ Congressional Delegation including U.S. House Representatives Donald Norcross (D-N.J.-01), Andy Kim (D-N.J.-03), Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.-05), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.-06), Rob Menendez (D-N.J.-08), Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.-09), Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-N.J.-10), Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.-11), and Bonnie . [32], Although he had sometimes been portrayed as the political boss of Hudson County, he strongly dislikes this appellation, particularly because, according to an anonymous close source quoted in the December 11, 2005 Union City Reporter, "there is no boss of Hudson County". "[106], In March 2017, Menendez co-sponsored the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (S.270), which made it a federal crime, punishable by a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment,[107] for Americans to encourage or participate in boycotts against Israel and Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories if protesting actions by the Israeli government. The amendment failed with 213 votes in favor and 215 votes against. [208] In 2018, Menendez moved from Paramus to Harrison.[209]. "Congressional Directory: New Jersey". [93] Specifically, he supports universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. [4] His father, Mario Menndez, was a carpenter, and his mother, Evangelina, was a seamstress. 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. Politifact rated this statement "false" because the 2012 budget was in fact balanced and increased funding for education. Menendez became an outspoken advocate of the MEK after it was delisted, taking more than $25,000 between 2013 and 2015. [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". In 1974, at the age of 20, Menendez was elected to the Union City School District's Board of Education. Robert Menendez was born on July 12, 1985, in Hudson County, New Jersey. Bob Menendez (serving since 2006) and Cory Booker (serving since 2013) are the two Democrats representing the state. For the Texas state senator, see, "Robert Menendez" redirects here. Menendez, who is chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was previously indicted on corruption charges in April 2015 due to his relationship with a Florida eye doctor, Salomon Melgen. [60] In 2009, he introduced the Orphans, Widows, and Widowers Protection Act, granting a pathway to citizenship for the undocumented widowers and orphans of deceased U.S. Musto had been found guilty of corruption, and Menendez had testified against him, but Musto retained some popularity. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. [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. 0.00%. To date, NJ has received a total of $188,504,899 in LIHEAP funding this fiscal year. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) today were joined by members of the NJ Congressional Delegation including U.S. House Representatives Donald Norcross (D-N.J.-01), Andy Kim (D-N.J.-03), Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.-05), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.-06), Rob Menendez (D-N.J.-08 . Complicating the picture, lawmakers including Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat who is a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee, are pressing Biden to name a Latino candidate to . [81][82] He voted for the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Omissions? Accordingly, the Committee issues you this Public Letter of Admonition, and also directs you to repay the fair market value of all impermissible gifts not already repaid. It passed 980. Menendez's tenure, which followed two straight election cycles of dramatic Democratic gains, was marked by a more troubled Democratic outlook. 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. [20], Menendez, who is described as very close to Republicans on foreign policy,[21] voted for the failed Kosovo Resolution, authorizing the use of military force against Yugoslavia in the Kosovo War. It was the first arms treaty with Russia in eight years. He also served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 till 2006. [178] The total rent collected over nine years was over $300,000. [24] In 2002, Menendez voted against the Iraq Resolution to authorize the invasion of Iraq. Similarly, in 1999, when the state's other U.S. "Christofias pressed in US over Havana embassy plan", Hazou, Elias. Menendez decided to run in the primarythe real contest in this heavily Democratic districtand defeated Robert Haney Jr., 68%32%. "[34], In September 2006, just a few weeks before the 2006 senate elections, the office of the US District Attorney, Chris Christie, began investigating the rental deal with NHCAC, subpoenaing records from them. Second, you cannot call for property rights for Greek Cypriots and then deny them on Cuba. Bob Menendez 5 [105], On August 18, 2015, Menendez announced his opposition to the nuclear deal with Iran, saying, "President Obama continues to erroneously say that this agreement permanently stops Iran from having a nuclear bomb, Let's be clear: What the agreement does is to recommit Iran not to pursue a nuclear bomb, a promise they have already violated in the past. Most of the benefits of such a policy would benefit the richest taxpayers. "[6][7] While at Union Hill, Menendez became the student body president. 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On foreign policy matters he was generally conservative and often voted with Republicans. 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. 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. In 2002, a candidate listed only as "Independent (The American Party)" received 34 votes; also, Herbert Shaw's full party name was "Politicians are Crooks Politicos son Corruptos" (shortened for display purposes above). He attended Union Hill High School, where his speech teacher, Gail Harper, helped him develop as a public speaker. His detention is an attack on journalists everywhere. The senators requested the administration withdraw the policy and "re-engage with stakeholders, states, and Congress. in political science, and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers Law School in 1979 at the Newark campus. The couple emigrated from Havana, uba, to c new York, eventually settling 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. . Sen. Robert Menendez, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, vowed to hold hearings on the Biden administration's execution of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. [159], On December 12, 2012, it was reported that Menendez's office had an unpaid intern volunteering who had let his visitor visa expire and was a registered sex offender. He rejected movements to boycott Israel. Federal prosecutors decided on Wednesday not to retry Senator Bob Menendez on corruption charges that ended in a hung jury last fall, lifting the legal cloud hanging over the New Jersey Democrat . He has long been an entrenched de facto leader of the Hudson County Democratic machine. [167], In November 2012, the conservative political news and opinion website Daily Caller published allegations that Menendez had contact with underage prostitutes in the Dominican Republic. Robert Menendez was born on July 12, 1985, in Hudson County, New Jersey. Write-in and minor candidate notes: In 1992, Donald K. Stoveken as an America First Populist received 682 votes. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Finally, you cannot take issue with the militarization of northern Cyprus and then ignore the state security apparatus that oppresses the Cuban people. In 2013, reports surfaced that a federal grand jury in Miami was investigating Menendez's role in advocating for the business interests of Florida ophthalmologist Salomon Melgen, a close friend and major donor. He was notably more liberal on environmental and domestic issues. [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." Associated With He succeeded John Kerry as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in 2013. But if President Donald Trump refuses to. "[52] After the Capitol was secure and Congress reconvened, Menendez voted to certify the election. "[123][124] According to critics, the aid could be used in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. He defeated Republican Thomas Kean Jr., incumbent minority whip in the New Jersey Senate and son of former state governor Thomas Kean, with 53% of the vote to Kean's 45%. An independent candidate, Nick Carducci, has also thrown his hat into the ring to challenge New Jersey's senior senator. [30][31] After the 2001 Enron scandal, Menendez voted with 333 other House members for the SarbanesOxley Act. It seems inevitable, then, that the senator's son would now stake his claim to the soon-to-be vacated seat. [170] ABC News and other news organizations such as The New York Times and the New York Post declined to publish the allegations, viewing them as unsubstantiated and lacking credibility. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives (19932006). 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