Barton Jennings Gordon served as a Representative from Tennessee in the United States Congress from 1985 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, Barton Jennings Gordon contributed to the legislative process during 13 terms in office.
Barton Jennings Gordon’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Barton Jennings Gordon participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.
Barton Jennings Gordon (born January 24, 1949) is an American politician and former U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 6th congressional district, serving from 1985 until 2011. The district includes several rural areas and fast-growing suburbs east of Nashville. He was Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology from 2007 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He announced on December 14, 2009, that he would not seek re-election in 2010.
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