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Religion: Presbyterian
Education: Georgetown University (BS Biology), Georgetown University School of Medicine (MD), Yale Medical School (residency)
Birthplace: Reading, Pennsylvania
Background: Board-certified orthopedic surgeon who practiced in Casper, Wyoming for 24 years. Former Wyoming State Senator. Senate Majority Whip since 2025. Appointed to Senate in 2007.
NRA Rating: A
Heritage Action Score: {'lifetime': 73, 'session_117': 85, 'session_118': 80, 'session_114': 54}
{'senate_leadership': 'Senate Republican Conference Chair (No. 3 leadership position)', 'healthcare': 'Orthopedic surgeon, opposes ACA/Obamacare', 'energy': 'Chairs Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, defends fossil fuels', 'religious_liberty': 'Opposed Obama-era Obamacare mandate targeting religious freedom', 'fiscal': 'Generally conservative fiscal voting record'}
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