Maverick GOP Sen. Packwood of Oregon, who resigned after scandal, dies at 93
Summary
Bob Packwood, a former Republican senator from Oregon, died at age 93. He was known for supporting abortion rights and women's issues but resigned in 1995 after many women accused him of sexual harassment.Key Facts
- Bob Packwood served 27 years as a U.S. senator from Oregon.
- He was a moderate Republican who supported abortion rights and women’s causes.
- In 1993, the Senate Ethics Committee investigated him for sexual harassment and misconduct.
- Over two dozen women accused Packwood of unwanted sexual advances.
- Packwood resigned from the Senate in 1995 amid the scandal.
- He later worked as a lobbyist in Washington, D.C.
- Packwood was influential in passing the 1986 tax reform bill.
- Democratic Senator Ron Wyden succeeded him and criticized Packwood’s treatment of women.
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