John S. Tanner
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About
Politician and member of the Democratic party from Tennessee who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1989 to 2011.
Before Fame
He was in active duty in the Navy from 1969 to 1972 and then served in Tennessee's House of Representatives until his election to Congress.
Trivia
He voted with Republicans on social issues such as gun control and the death penalty, but voted with his party on the majority of issues, including education reform and affirmative action.
Family Life
He met his wife Betty Ann Tanner while in college at the University of Tennessee.
Associated With
He publicly endorsed Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign.
