
American lawyer and politician (born 1944)
1944 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American lawyer and politician (born 1944)
Born
May 27, 1944
Age
~82 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, lawyer, politician
1944
Born in Willimantic (1944-05-27)
1975
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1975–1977)
1977
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1977–1979)
1979
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1979–1981)
1981
PositionUnited States senator (1981–1983)
1983
PositionUnited States senator (1983–1985)
About
Christopher John Dodd is an American lobbyist, lawyer, and Democratic Party politician who served as a United States senator from Connecticut from 1981 to 2011. Dodd is the longest-serving senator in Connecticut's history. He previously served in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1981.
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Christopher John Dodd is an American lobbyist, lawyer, and Democratic Party politician who served as a United States senator from Connecticut from 1981 to 2011. Dodd is the longest-serving senator in Connecticut's history. He previously served in the United States House of Representatives from 1975
The name Chris means "unisex given name. Etymology: Shortening of Christiaan.". It is of English origin.
Chris Dodd was born on May 27, 1944.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: Shortening of Christiaan.
The name Chris is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: Shortening of Christiaan.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Chris — May 27, 1944
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Would you name your baby Chris?
Guestbook
Respect.
— .
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Actions
1985
PositionUnited States senator (1985–1987)
1987
PositionUnited States senator (1987–1989)
1989
PositionUnited States senator (1989–1991)
1991
PositionUnited States senator (1991–1993)
1993
PositionUnited States senator (1993–1995)
1993
AwardDr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators
1995
PositionUnited States senator (1995–1997)
1997
PositionUnited States senator (1997–1999)
1999
PositionUnited States senator (1999–2001)
2001
PositionUnited States senator (2001–2003)
2003
PositionUnited States senator (2003–2005)
2005
PositionUnited States senator (2005–2007)
2007
PositionUnited States senator (2007–2009)
2009
PositionUnited States senator (2009–2011)
2025
AwardPresidential Citizens Medal
Present
Age ~82