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Government on this dateJanuary 2, 2005

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Patrick J. Leahy

U.S. Senator

Vermont

DemocraticIn this role on January 2, 2005

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January 3, 2017 — January 3, 2023
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January 5, 2011 — January 3, 2017
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January 4, 2005 — January 3, 2011
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January 6, 1999 — January 3, 2005
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January 5, 1993 — January 3, 1999
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January 6, 1987 — January 3, 1993
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January 5, 1981 — January 3, 1987
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January 14, 1975 — January 3, 1981
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