(July 16, 1946- )
Born in El Paso, Texas
Represents California's 9th District (1998- )
Democrat

She was a volunteer at the Black Panther Community Learning Center in Oakland and worked for Bobby Seale's mayoral campaign.
She was ranked 6th most liberal member of the House by the National Journal.
She voted against a resolution recognizing the 'patriotism and courage' of US soldiers in Kosovo.
She was the only member of Congress to vote against the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists (AUMF) following 9/11.

She was a divorced mother on welfare when she enrolled in college.
She got Nelson Mandela removed from the US terrorist watch list (2008).
Following her vote against the AUMF, she and her family received so many death threats they needed round-the-clock protection from the Capitol Hill police.

Credit: C. Fishel

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For 2009, as of last week, Out of 870 Votes: 78.62% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 864 Votes: 57.75% Annoying

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