Bingaman, Jesse Francis Jr.

1943 - Jesse Francis Bingaman was born on the 3rd of October in El Paso, Texas.

1958 - At age 15, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

1965 - Bingaman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in government from Harvard University.

1968 - Graduated at Stanford Law School.

1978 - Practiced law with his wife in New Mexico.

1979-1982 - Elected as New Mexico Attorney General.

1983 - Served as Senator from New Mexico.

1989-1991 - Chairman of Senate Impeachment Trial Committee.

2001-2003 - Served as Chairman of Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.